Clerks’ Corner gathers a variety of information and resources, as well as links to other websites, that are designed to help clerks of presbytery and synod carry out their work efficiently and effectively.
Directories
Contact
For more information or questions, contact Don Muir at 1-800-619-7301 or 416-441-1111 ext. 223.
Resources
- Acts & Proceedings – Annual Record of General Assembly reports & minutes, contact info for camps, pastoral charges and professional church works, and pastoral charge statistics
- Book of Forms – Polity (form of governance) of The Presbyterian Church in Canada
- Exit Interview – Sample questions
- General Assembly Commissioner Orientation
- Guide for Congregations Considering Membership Within the PCC – English | Korean
- Overture Template
- Pension and Benefits Board Administration Guidelines for Presbytery Clerks
- Presbytery Meeting Resources:
Equipping Elders Resources
This PDF from 2010 is a compilation of For Elders and Equipping for Elders publications that have been produced quarterly since 1997. In most cases the articles are copied directly into this resource; in other instances, they are edited or parts are selected and placed into appropriate sections.
Order a print copy of the Equipping Elders Resource Compilation through our online order form. You can also call 1-800-619-7301 ext. 331 or send an email.
More Resources
- Amalgamation or Dissolution of Congregations – Policy
- The Dissolution of a Congregation – Worship resource
- Book of Common Worship downloads are available on the Worship web page
- Buildings – A variety of resources and information related to church buildings
- Called to Covenant – Book One covers regular pastoral oversight of congregations by presbytery, congregational planning, and crisis intervention by presbyteries, Book Two provides resources
- Calling a Minister – Guidelines for presbyteries, interim moderators and search committees
- Candidacy Process – Requirements of preparation and discernment of ministry candidates
- Clergy Resources for Session Meetings and Retreats – Theology, Session starters, retreats, workshops
- Communications – A variety of communications-related tools and resources
- Congregational Housing Loans to Ministers – Guidelines for congregational loans to ministers who buy their own homes
- Continuing Education Regulations – Regulations regarding the use of continuing education for ministers
- Dissolution of Pastoral Ties – Policy used when presbytery has decided to dissolve the pastoral tie between minister and congregation
- Ecumenical Shared Ministries Handbook – Handbook for pastoral charges engaged in, or contemplating an ecumenical shared ministry
- Equipping for… – Quarterly collection of educational resources for Christian Education, Congregational Development, Evangelism and Outreach, and Worship
- Funds – The PCC offers various funding to help congregations in a variety of areas including children and youth ministry, worship, lay training, conferences, building projects, mission work, specialized ministries and ministerial assistance
- Guidelines for Safer Church Courts and Committees – The guidelines in this resource will help make the courts and committees of the church safer spaces for all.
- Handbook for PCC Congregational Treasurers – Covers a wide range of topics handled by treasurers plus links to other resources
- Interim Ministry – Policy and Procedures for Interim Ministry
- Lay Missionary – Resource
- Leading with Care – Policy for ensuring a climate of safety for children, youth and vulnerable adults
- Maternity and Parental Leave – Information regarding implementation process of this leave
- PCC Board of Managers Handbook
- PCConnect – Monthly e-newsletter that has short updates from the PCC
- Policy for Dealing with Allegations of Racial Harassment: Growing in Christ – Policy for dealing with racial harassment
- Pulpit Supply Insurance – Paid when minister absent due to illness or accident. Conditions apply
- Record of Employment Resource – Guidelines for completing a Record of Employment
- Resources for Congregations in Transition – Resources for congregations opening, clustering, amalgamating, resizing, renewing, closing
- Resources to Address Situations that May Arise within a Church Court – This resource is to be used by courts, agencies and congregations of the church to resolve disputes related to inclusion.
- Session Decisions and Definitions of Marriage : In 2021, General Assembly adopted two parallel definitions of marriage. The Clerks of Assembly have prepared guidance for Sessions regarding wedding policies, including a sample wedding policy
- Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment – Policy for dealing with sexual abuse and sexual harassment (See also Training for Sessions and Congregations in dealing with Sexual Abuse/Harassment Issues )
- Sick Leave Policy – Sick leave provision for professional church workers. Contact Pension & Benefits office for more information
- Social Action Handbook – Summary of reports and General Assembly decisions from 1954 to the present re. subjects like euthanasia, sexuality, gambling, ecology, etc.
- Stipend and Allowances – Minimum stipend and allowances, student and summer appointments, Sunday Supply
- Together in Ministry – Theology and practice of ministry
- Trustees & Trust Deeds – Resource that describes what a trust deed is, along with how trustees are chosen and what they are to do.
Most of these resources can also be ordered online in print:
Online Order Form