July 28, 2022

To:      Ministers

            Clerks of Sessions

From:  Nominating/Representation Committee

             Presbytery of Western North Carolina

Re:      Calling and Service on Presbytery Committees

As Presbyterians, we believe that we are part of the visible church in our local community and also beyond the bounds of the local churches. We are seeking your help in finding those in your congregation who will join with others in Western North Carolina Presbytery to carry out God’s work in our Presbytery and beyond. We believe that our working together will strengthen all levels of the Presbyterian Church.

We need your input in identifying those from your church who may be interested and able to serve on the presbytery level. Attached is a form listing categories of gifts, skills, knowledge, or interests required in the work of various committees. Some of the committee positions require that the persons who serve be ministers or elders. Anyone willing and gifted to serve may fill many other committee positions, so we welcome your suggestions of members other than ordained elders. Please indicate if the person is not an ordained elder.

The Nominating Committee will be meeting on August 13, 2022, and will meet again on September 17, 2022, to continue to work toward filling the numerous positions that are vacant or will be vacant by year-end. We will contact the people who seem to best meet the needs of each committee to verify that they are willing to serve. These names will be presented at the October 25, 2022 meeting of the WNC Presbytery for approval of Presbytery.

We diligently try to keep the committees properly balanced as to clusters, ruling elders/teaching elders, men/women, and racial/ethnic representation. Because we do try to keep balance in representation, some of your suggestions may not be able to be placed on a committee effective in January 2022. We will keep these names on file as a resource when vacancies occur during the year. 

If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee representing your cluster. A Nominating Committee roster is attached.

We ask that you complete and return the form to the Nominating Committee, in care of the Presbytery office by Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee representing your cluster

Thank you,

Peggy Ferguson

Peggy Ferguson, Chair

Nominating/Representation Committee

Attachments:

           Nominating/Representation Committee Roster

           Recommendation Form for Committee Vacancies

           Nominating/Representation Brochure