The Clerk’s Corner
Andy James, Stated Clerk
770.330.7838 (Mobile)
Annual Necrology Report Now Available
The annual Necrology Report of those ruling elders who died during the previous year is now available. This year’s report includes those elders who died between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. The deadline for submission is October 15, 2024.
Annual Statistics Reporting for 2023
Materials for the 2023 Annual Statistics Packet are now available.
Session Annual Statistical Report
Log in here to submit the Session Annual Statistical Report. The deadline is Monday, February 12. Login information will be included in the early December mailing from the presbytery office. If you do not have your login information or need other assistance, contact Andy James.
You may review blank report forms with instructions in English, Spanish, and Korean.
Clerk of Session Contact Information
Please submit the name and contact information for your clerk of session.
Ruling Elder Commissioner Report
Review the number of ruling elder commissioners assigned to each congregation in the presbytery on this report. These numbers are based on the presbytery’s Plan for Parity adopted in November 2021.
Terms of Call Report
Submit the updated terms of call for all installed pastors, co-pastors, and associate pastors via the online form. Review the blank terms of call form before you sign it. You will receive a copy of your submission via email.
Annual Session Minutes Review
Annual reviews of session minutes will be held during several sessions in March-June 2024.
Sunday, March 17, 4:30pm, at Korean Central Presbyterian Church (in Korean)
Tuesday, March 19, 6:30pm, at Stockbridge Presbyterian Church
Saturday, April 13, 10:00am, at Columbia Theological Seminary (including an opportunity to visit the seminary archives)
Thursday, May 2, 6:30pm, at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
Saturday, May 18, 10:00am, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, June 4, 1:00pm, at the Presbytery Office
An additional opportunity for the required annual review of session records will be available on Monday, August 12, at 1:00 P.M. at the Presbytery office. Sign up here or contact the Stated Clerk at cajames@atlpcusa.org for more information.
Here are the required forms and other resources:
Blank Session Minute Review (English) (updated for 2023)
Blank Session Minute Review (Korean) (updated for 2023)
Preparing for Your Session Review
Operations Committee Reports
Complete the Loan and Lease Report online from the presbytery’s Operations Committee. Review and complete the Insurance Checklist and return by mail to the presbytery office.
Annual Financial Reviews
Information about Full Financial Reviews courtesy of St. Andrews:
Financial Review Process
Financial Review Guide
So you are a NEW Clerk? Here's What you Need to Know
Click here to download the Handbook for Clerks of Session.
Check out our recorded training for clerks of session on YouTube.
Links of Interest:
Don’t forget to get your 12th edition of Roberts Rules of Order now out in stores!
Download the Book of Confessions: www.pcusa.org/oga/publications/boc.pdf
Download the Presbyterian Seal: www.pcusa.org/oga/seal.htm
Preserve Your Records
The PC(USA) wants to ensure that the rich history of our denomination and churches is preserved. Congregational records, especially session minutes, need to be stored in a secure and safe location, protected from damage, removal, and alteration. Records not in current use (anything more than 10-15 years old) are best placed on deposit with the Presbyterian Historical Society or the Columbia Theological Seminary Archives. Contact Andy James for additional advice and assistance with these options or other records preservation questions.