What Happened at the November
Presbytery Gathering?
In addition to the Plenary Addresses from Christine Baer and Byron Borger (see separate article below), the presbytery worshiped with a powerful sermon delivered by the Rev. Yung Me Morris, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mendenhall. Learning opportunities continued with break-out groups to follow-up on the plenaries, and other topics of interest, including an introduction to Godly Play. The Rev. Dr. Tracy Brown, pastor of Latta Memorial, was welcomed as a member of the presbytery.
The updated Manual of Administrative Operations was adopted unanimously. One highlight is that the presbytery will now enjoy a five-year term with Stated Clerk Michael Wilson. A marvelous lunch was served by the people of First, York. Participants enjoyed the extensive bookstore offered by Hearts and Minds Bookstore. Participants also had the opportunity to visit a Habitat for Humanity Build offsite.
In their Presbytery Conversations, Executive Presbyter Erin Cox-Holmes and Stated Clerk Michael Wilson introduced a survey to determine the meeting time for the Spring and Fall Presbytery Gatherings in 2020 and requested invitations to host Presbytery Gatherings in 2020 and 2021. It was pointed out that a number of congregations are not sending Ruling Elder Commissioners on a regular basis, and that some pastors are not regular in attendance at presbytery gatherings. The Leader Team will be in conversation with those sessions to discover ways to continue to build our connections and participation.
Presbytery of Donegal Elects General Assembly Commissioners and Young Adult Advisory Delegate
The presbytery elected Commissioners and the Young Adult Advisory Delegate to the 224th General Assembly, which will be held in Baltimore June 20-27, 2020.
- Teaching Elder Commissioners: Sarah Kneier, Ann Osborne and Alternate, Larry Moir
- Ruling Elder Commissioners: Julie Allport, John Graham and Alternate, Alexandra Barainyak
- Young Adult Advisory Delegate: Julia Wilson and Alternate, Gretchen Wade