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

To request a Safe Church Training at your church

Contact the Stated Clerk or the Presbytery Office.

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