Documents and Resources
Documents & Resources
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The Ecumenical Stance of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Issued Nov. 22, 2011
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its antecedent churches have been at the forefront of local, regional, national, and global ecumenism for more than a century. Presbyterians have been ready to reflect ...
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Advisory Handbook for Councils
Issued Aug. 5, 2011
Advisory Handbook for Councils for the Development of Policies and Procedures as required by the Form of Government
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Sample bylaws for congregations
Issued June 28, 2011
Sample bylaws for congregations. Edits of Appendixes S and T (1997 version with new FOG references). You may also download the Word document for adapting it for use by congregations.
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Turn Mourning into Dancing! A Policy Statement on Healing Domestic Violence and Study Guide (approved by the 213th General Assembly [2001])
Issued Sept. 29, 2010
The 213th General Assembly (2001) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), in reliance upon God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and in exercise of its responsibility to witness to ...
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Standards of Ethical Conduct
Issued Sept. 29, 2010
As you may be aware, the 210th General Assembly (1998) approved a report submitted by the Special Committee on a Professional Code of Ethics. The report, as approved, is titled ...
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Suggested Compensation Guidelines for Establishing an Educator's Salary
Issued June 28, 2010
This worksheet will assist in determining an appropriate salary range for a church educator. The committee may find it helpful to work through this form before the search using the ...