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PCUSA
- Board of Pensions
- Book of Common Worship PCUSA 2018
- Book of Confessions 2016
- Book of Order 2023 - 2025
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Presbytery of the Redwoods and Synod of the Pacific
- Anti-racism Statement
- Bylaws
- Presbytery 2025 Gatherings and Meeting Schedule
- Presbytery Reimbursement Policy
- Presbytery Voucher
- Social Networking Guidelines
- Standing Rules
- Synod of the Pacific
- The Way Forward for Redwoods Presbytery - Plan Narrative - May 2020
Tribal Lands
- FAQs About Honoring Lands & Peoples
- Honoring Lands and Peoples, Land Acknowledgment & Humble Confession 9.25.21
- Tribal Lands & Presbytery of the Redwoods
- Story Maps - History of the Land & the Lands of the Wiyot People
Committee on Ministry and Congregational Personnel Committees
- 2025 Minimum Terms of Call
- Background Check Services
- COM Policies and Procedures Manual
- Elder Abuse Recognition & Response
- Pastor/Staff Evaluation Forms (in Word)
- Policy for Reconciliation and Dismissal of Congregations
- Pre-Employment Screening Certification
- Covenant of Closure with an Outgoing Pastor
- Sample Children and Youth Protection Policy
- Employment Guidance for Sessions and Personnel Committees 2021 PCUSA
- Standards of Ethical Conduct
Committee on Preparation for Ministry and Inquirers/Candidates
Committee on Mission Finance and Congregational Finances
- Per Capita 2025
- Expense reimbursement guidelines
- Voucher for reimbursement request
- Financial Review Guide for Sessions (PCUSA)
- Investment Policy (approved by presbytery April 27, 2024)
- Grant Writing Policy
- Shared Equity Loan Agreement SAMPLE
- Guidelines for purchase of property
- Sample Facility Use Agreement (PDF)
- Sample Facility Use Agreement (WORD)
- Tax Exemption Status Letter 501c3 Redwoods Presbytery from PCUSA July 2021
- IRS Tax Exemption Letters 501c3 PCUSA
- Policy regarding credit card use
- Suggested ways to hold title
- Synod Loan Guidelines for Churches
- Form A (Synod application)
- Form R (Synod application) Use of cash from sale of real estate
Nominating Committee and Pastor Nominating Committees
- Nomination Form - Nominating Committee
- COM - Materials on Calling a New Pastor
- Congregational Life Cycle
- MDP - Ministry Discernment Profile Form
- Pastoral Call Form Sample (Word Doc)
- Strategic Planning 101
- The Art of Powerful Questions
Representation & Review Committee and Clerk of Session
- A Checklist for Congregations and Councils
- Bylaws & Electronic Meetings Frequently Asked Questions
- Bylaws Sample for Congregations
- Review of Session Minutes, Rolls, Register Books CHECKLIST May 2024
- Session Administrative Manual for Clerk of Session
- Congregation Records Retention Schedule August 2024
- Virtual Meetings Sample Rules from Robert's Rules of Order
- Conducting Business Virtually for Congregations and Councils
Camps & Retreat Centers