Clerks of Session
Information and help for Clerks of Session
- Handbook for Clerks of Session, c.2022, PDF
- Session Records Review Checklist, Word Doc
- Session Records Review Checklist, PDF
- Rev. Lindsay Woods-Wong presentation on Manual of Operations (Zoom recording)
Tracking Documents
Session Records Review Status Report
2024 Boundary Training Attendance – Ministers
2024 Boundary Training Attendance – Ruling Elders
Next Boundary Training dates for Elders, January 2025:
For Ruling Elders serving on Session
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- Wednesday, January 22nd (2025) 6-7pm
Registration link for January 22 2025, 6pm Boundary Training Zoom for Ruling Elders
- Wednesday, January 22nd (2025) 6-7pm
To request a Safe Church Training at your church
Contact the Stated Clerk or the Presbytery Office.
Clerks of Session Training Feburary 8, 2025
9:30 – 11:30 in person
At the Chapel Building of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 Shasta Ave, San Jose CA.
Statistical Reporting – each January
Information for Congregations relating to the SASR …
Congregations can begin filing their Session Annual Statistical Reports (SASRs) on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Method 1: From the homepage of the new website PCUSA.org
- Click the ‘circle’ link “Church Leaders”
- Scroll down to the “Learn and Connect” section, and under the “Church Trends and Contacts: Statistics & Directories” header click the “Explore Resources” button
- On the “Statistics & Lists” page, in the “Annual Statistical Reporting” block click the “Get the Details” button
Method 2: Direct Link to the congregational login page: https://ogaapps.pcusa.org/soc. 1-8-2025
Direct Link to FAQ https://www.pcusa.org/resources/statistics-lists/statistical-reporting-faq
The very first of the FAQs is, “What information will I need for my report?” Clicking that link will provide access to PDF files with the questions from all sections of the SASR, available in English, Korean, and Spanish.
Please encourage subscriptions to the Presbytery Digest.
Sign-up form is here https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/vmcRN2u/sjbpy
“I can see the difference in churches with good Clerks.” Rev. Erica Rader