Trinity Presbytery E-News, December 2021.

Volume 31

December 2021

Urgently Hiring - Please Share!

Both of these part-time positions are still open at Trinity Presbytery. Please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested. Click the graphic above with the job title for more information.

For other positions in the presbytery, please visit our website HERE.

If your church is planning on including Christmas hymns, songs, or videos in your programs, make sure you have the proper licensing to avoid copy-right violations.

Read this article from the editors of Church Law & Tax Newsletter by clicking the graphic to the right.

Year-end Notes

for Clerks, Treasurers & Administrators

Temporary Pastor Covenant Agreements Due 12/31/21

The Administrative Sub-Committee of the Commission on Ministry (COM) will be sending 2022 covenant agreement forms to the sessions of congregations with pastors serving in temporary positions. The completed forms need to be signed by the clerk of session and the pastor, and returned to COM by December 31, 2021. These forms are also available on the COM page of our website, under Resources tab.

2021 Statistical Reports for OGA

The 2021 OGA statistical reporting system is available for church statistical reporting. Login credentials have been e-mailed to all clerks of session.

Year-end Forms to Complete

All clerks should have received (via e-mail) a letter with links to the annual forms required by COM, as well as those for the Presbytery office files. Those fillable forms can also be accessed on the Statistical Reports page of our website, under the Resources tab, or by clicking on the links below.

OGA Statistical Reporting System

2022 Minister Salary Form

2022 Certified Christian Educator Salary Form

2022 Church Directory/Staff Information Form

2021 Deceased Elders Form

Trinity Presbytery’s Partnership with the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan Giving Opportunity to Help the poorest and our brothers and sisters.

More Information

A Message from the Digital Media Department

In 2022, we will begin using the e-news strictly for immediate information.

More permanent information will be found on our website, after it appears in the e-news the first time. We hope this new approach will shorten the length of the e-news each month & that you, our readers, will know that whatever is here, is NEW!

Also e-newsletters from previous months will be housed, all together, on our website, so if you see something you want to return to, you can visit our website and and easily find it.

We hope this new approach will make your life easier and help you to stay informed!

Do you have news to share or an event you’d like us to publish? Please feel free to reach out to me directly!

It is our gaol in the Media Department of Trinity Presbytery to support the local church and communicate the information you need! If we can help you in any way, please reach out. We are always open for suggestions and requests. Please feel free to email me directly.

Best Regards,

Susan Hammersley

shammersley@trinity-presbytery.org

Build Your Devotional Practice

Sitting down to devote time to reflect on and expand your spiritual life is important throughout the year. Take a

look at the resources offered by the PC(USA) Store to help guide you or your loved ones on this journey of

spiritual exploration. More Information

Presbyterian Youth Triennium (PYT) 2022

Rev. Gordon Tubbs , Associate Pastor for Youth at First Presbyterian Church (Greenwood), is the registrar for Trinity Presbytery’s delegation to PYT 2022. If your congregation is interested in sending Youth members , or if you have any questions, please contact Gordon: gordon@firstgreenwood.com

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All safety precautions continue to be observed.

The Presbytery Office Hours During COVID-19

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9:00 a.m. -1 p.m. on Friday

Wednesday- open only for appointments, staff will be working remotely.

Please call ahead if you need to make an appointment for Wednesdays.

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