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2015 PW Yearbook and Directory (updated October 2015)

Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

Synod of South Atlantic

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Constituted March 13, 1988

PW Purpose

FORGIVEN AND FREED BY GOD IN JESUS CHRIST, Forgiven and freed by grace through faith, the central figure stands in praise. AND EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, WE COMMIT OURSELVES: Rooted in faith, the trio of women emerge. The outline of the central figure forms a cross. We are Presbyterian women, engrafted in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. It is no longer we who live, but Christ who lives in us. TO NURTURE OUR FAITH THROUGH PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY, The right figure holds a book to guide her reading, studying, praying, or meditating. TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH WORLDWIDE, The left figure reaches out to care for others, as she shares, nurtures, and heals. The circle represents the church worldwide where women offer their gifts and talents in the midst of the global community.

TO WORK FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE The uplifted arms of the central figure reach out to embrace a just peace for the world. The relationship between the three figures depicts lives of wholeness rather than turmoil.

AND TO BUILD AN INCLUSIVE, CARING, COMMUNITY OF WOMEN The three women have no distinct features and represent all women. The shapes surrounding them express energy, strength and openness. THAT STRENGTHENS THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Our name, Presbyterian Women, ties us to our denomination. The Bible resembles the Bible depicted in the PC(USA) Seal. AND WITNESSES TO THE PROMISE OF GOD’S KINGDOM. Guided by our Purpose, we witness to the reality of God’s realm.

Contents – Yearbook (Part 1) PW Purpose

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN IN THE PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA

PW Coordinating Team (as of August 2015) .............................................................................................1

2015-2016 Leaders ................................................................................................................................1

District Leaders ......................................................................................................................................2

Elected Members at Large .....................................................................................................................3

Appointed Leaders .................................................................................................................................4

Important Dates to Remember ...................................................................................................................5

28th Annual Gathering -- Minutes ...............................................................................................................6

2014 Financial Report ................................................................................................................................9

Audit Committee Report .......................................................................................................................... 10

2015 Budget ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Directions for Treasurer in the Congregation .......................................................................................... 12

Moderator’s Annual Report ..................................................................................................................... 14

SYNOD OF SOUTH ATLANTIC ................................................................................................................ 16

Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team (as of September 2015) ........................................................ 16

OFFICES OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) .......................................................................... 18

Women's Ministries Program Area ......................................................................................................... 18

PW Staff .............................................................................................................................................. 18

Horizons (www.horizons.pcusa.org ) ................................................................................................. 19

2015-2018 Churchwide Coordinating Team of Presbyterian Women ................................................. 20

General Information – Reference ............................................................................................................ 21

General Assembly Office 100 Witherspoon Street........................................................................... 21

Synod of South Atlantic (www.synodofsouthatlantic.org) ................................................................ 21

Presbytery of Greater Atlanta (www.atlpcusa.org) 1024 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE ....................... 21

Columbia Theological Seminary (www.ctsnet.edu)........................................................................... 21

Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary (www.smithseminary.org) ............................................... 21

Mission Haven (www.missionhaven.net) .......................................................................................... 21

Calvin Center (www.calvincenter.org) 13550 Woolsey Road ........................................................ 21

PRESBYTERIAN GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................. 22

BYLAWS .................................................................................................................................................... 26

STANDING RULES .................................................................................................................................... 34

ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CONREGATIONS .................................................................................... 42

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Contents – Directory (Part 2) 2015-2016 PW DISTRICTS in the PRESBYTERY………………………………………………….……….43 CONGREGATIONS by DISTRICT – Contents ………...…..………….……………………………………44

DIRECTORY of CONGREGATIONS and PW LEADERS

District 1 ……………………………………………………………… 50

District 2 ……………………………………………………………… 59

District 3 ……………………………………………………………… 65

District 4 ……………………………………………………………… 71

District 5 ……………………………………………………………… 77

District 6 ……………………………………………………………… 82

District 7 ……………………………………………………………… 86

District 8 ……………………………………………………………… 92

District 9 ……………………………………………………………… 98

District 10 ……………………………………………………………… 104

District 11 ……………………………………………………………… 109

District 12 ……………………………………………………………… 112

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN IN THE PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA

PW Coordinating Team (as of August 2015)

2015-2016 Leaders

Moderator Kelly Weirich

770-939-5548 [email protected]

Shallowford ‘16

Moderator-Elect Debbie Durden


Philadelphia ‘16

Vice Moderator Faye Fikes


Hillside ‘17

Secretary (interim)

Kelly Gunter

770-925-4125 H 404-683-8029 C [email protected]

Eastminster (interim)

Treasurer Mary Martin


St. Luke’s ‘16

Treasurer-Elect Open ‘16 Historian Patricia Sackett


Fayette ‘16

Search Moderator Peggy Bolton


Radcliffe ‘17

My hope—and prayer – is to inspire our Coordinating Team to use faith and creativity to address each woman’s area of responsibility. Our goals for the past year included:

Focus on the PW Purpose and how we can fulfill that purpose most effectively

Exchange ideas and strategize on what our role is within the Greater Atlanta Presbytery to define our "value added" service to our local PW groups

Address the challenge of communicating effectively with about 100 demographically diverse churches and how we might improve our relationships with them

I welcome your suggestions, your questions, and your participation!

Blessings & Peace,

Kelly Rae Weirich

PW Moderator, 2014-2016












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District Leaders

District 1 Pam Prochaska


Northminster ‘17

District 2 Open

‘16

District 3 Janet Uthlaut


Eastminster ‘17

District 4 Faye Fikes


Hillside ‘16

District 5 Alice Walker


Covington ‘17

District 6 Carol Lunsford


Fayette ‘16

District 7

(co-leaders) Wilma Ardine Kirchhofer


New Life ‘17

Jacqueline Isbell

404-219-5464 C [email protected]

New Life ‘17

District 8 Open

‘16

District 9 Barbara Leath


Church of the Master ‘17

District 10 Open

‘16

District 11 Open

‘17 District 12 Esther Kihara


North Avenue ‘16

Keziah Kemau


North Avenue ‘16












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Elected Members at Large

Spiritual Growth Jane Kagia


North Avenue ‘17

Leader Development

Pat Randolph


Philadelphia ‘17

Community Mission Jane Jaros


Clairmont ‘16

Global Mission Deborah Sterzik Venizelos


Morrow ‘16

Resource Coordinator

Open ‘16

African American Representative

Martha Johnson

404-344-7884

New Life ‘16

African Immigrant Representative

Keziah Kemau


North Avenue ‘16

Asian Representative

Open ‘17

Hispanic/Latina Representative

Keren Orozco [email protected]

College Park ‘17

Issues Coordinator

Sheila Louder


New Life ‘16

Search Committee Member #2

Bernita Winfrey


Radcliffe ‘16


Linda Wortham


Radcliffe ‘17


Open ‘16


Jo Ann Nelson


Lawrenceville ‘17













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Appointed Leaders

Mission Partner Liaisons

AMIS Karen Turney


Covenant ‘16

Church Women United -- DeKalb

Faye Fikes


Hillside ‘16

Church Women United -- Atlanta

Wilma Ardine Kirchhofer


New Life ‘16

Columbia Friendship Circle

Betsy Turner


Luther Hays ‘16

Johnson C. Smith/ PW Smith Seminary Supporter

Virginia Hawkins-Stephens

404-691-1249 Radcliffe ‘16

Mission Haven Lynn Vandiver


Philadelphia ‘16

Presbyterian Homes of Georgia

Jacqueline Isbell

404-219-5464 C [email protected]

New Life ‘16

Thornwell Mary Evans


St. Andrews ‘16

Villa International Gretta Wray Burns

404-636-2069 404-545-3121 C [email protected]

Clairmont ‘16

Organizational Support

District Leader Coordinator

Pat Randolph


Philadelphia ‘16

PathWays Mary Martin


St. Luke’s ‘16

Yearbook Kelly Weirich


Shallowford ‘16














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2015 – 2016

Important Dates to Remember

April 16 Come See Columbia Day at Columbia Theological Seminary; 10:00 am

April 25 PWP CT meeting at Radcliffe; 8:30 am May 1 CWU May Friendship Day: “Journey of the Caregiver”

May 9 Mother’s Day Tea at Villa International; 2:00 pm

June 6 PW Moderator Orientation at Clairmont; 9:00 am

June 18-21 PW Churchwide Gathering in Minneapolis, MN

June 27 PW Moderator Orientation at Philadelphia; 9:00 am

August 1 PWP CT meeting 8:30 am at TBD

August 3-5 Horizons Bible Study (weekday course) with author Judy Record Fletcher at Columbia Theological Seminary (CTS)

August 14-15 Horizons Bible Study (weekend course) with Linda Morningstar at CTS

September 11 CWU Human Rights Celebration/Luncheon; TBD September 19 PWP Fall Workshop at Morrow Presbyterian Church; 9:00 am October 11 AMIS Welcome Reception with Jazz Trio at Georgia Tech; 3:00 pm

October 25-26 Presbyterian Homes Ceilidh Auction & Golf Tournament at Atlanta Athletic Club

October 31 PWP CT meeting 8:30 am at TBD

November 8 Viva Villa! at Greet Orthodox Cathedral; 5:00-7:00 pm

November 6 CWU World Community Day; Peachtree Christian Church; 10:00 am

November 26 Host an International Student for Thanksgiving (AMIS)

December 2 Drop off date for Santa Claus Express gifts (Presbyterian Homes)

Dec. 18 to Jan. 2 AMIS: Christmas International House (host a student for one or both weeks)

January 23 PWP CT meeting 8:30 am – TBA

Jan/Feb Forum at Columbia Theological Seminary; details TBD February 7 ? AMIS Celebration Dinner ?

March 4 World Day of Prayer

March 8 International Women’s Day

March 20 29th PW Annual Gathering – TBD April 21 Come See Columbia Day at Columbia Theological Seminary; 10:00 am



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28th Annual Gathering -- Minutes Sunday, March 15, 2015

Druid Hills Presbyterian Church

Atlanta, GA The 28th Annual Gathering of the Presbyterian Women, Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Synod of South Atlantic, met at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Kelly Weirich, Moderator, opened the worship and business meeting at 3:00 p.m. welcoming all to the Annual Gathering.

Call to Worship included inaugural banner procession using banners created by each church’s Presbyterian Women. Churches participating were Newnan, Peachtree, Clairmont, Eastminster, Mt Vernon, St. Luke's, Fayette, Morrow, Radcliffe, Shallowford, Crossroads, Hillside, Druid Hills, St. Andrews

Opening hymn “Come! Live in the Light!”. Consent Agenda Kelly explained to the gathered body the consent agenda whereby non-controversial items not requiring discussion may be grouped and approved by general consent. There were no objections to adopting the Consent Agenda as printed. Items on the Consent Agenda were:

Approval of Minutes of 2014 Annual Gathering 2014 Financial Report 2014 Audit Committee Report Moderator’s 2014-2015 Annual Report to Presbytery

Credentials Report: Churches represented 34 Guests 8 Presbyterian Women 121 Total in attendance 129 Recognize Honorary Life Members: Virginia Hawkins-Stephens, Liaison to Johnson C. Smith Seminary, described the Honorary Life Membership program. The members from 2014 and all previous honorees were recognized. Attendees read a liturgy. Kelly distributed gifts to the 2014 recipients. Keynote Speaker – Sue McClew, Synod Representative to 2014 PW Global Exchange: Carol MacGregor, Synod Representative to 1990 PW Global Exchange, introduced Sue McClew.

One Heart, One Love, One Community – Theme Scripture for 2014 Global Exchange Isaiah 11:11 Traveled to Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Curacao, and Guyana – November 4 – 19, 2014 The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is part of the Caribbean and North America Council for Mission

(CANACOM). CANACOM and partner denominations in the visited Caribbean countries coordinated programming. www.canacom.org/about

Focus Themes = o Alleviating poverty: Skills training to combat unemployment, which ranges 11-16% in

countries visited, but as high as 33% in other Caribbean countries; o Addressing violence against women: Machismo culture where physical and emotional

violence against women is perceived (among both men and women) as “sometimes justified”

o Ending human trafficking: Modern-day slavery; objectifying, coercing or exploiting vulnerability of women, men and children for gain

http://www.canacom.org/about



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o Empowering women: Celebrating the strong presence and leadership of women in the church; expanding programs that are advocating for full rights for women

Sue highlighted different projects they visited in each area: Jaimaca - Theodora Skills Training Center, Hebron House, took and distributed over 1300 necklaces; Curacao – SEDA facility, Oleander project, attended workshop “Inspiring Change”, Slachtofferhulp, Kas Broederpius, Campo Alegre, Ebenezer Soup Kitchen, Nos Teipa Otro.

To learn more about the 2014 Global Exchange please see the January/February 2015 issue of Horizons: includes participant reflections, photos, articles about the Caribbean and much more. Call 800/524-2612 to order; item HZN15200, $6 plus shipping. Come to the 2015 Churchwide Gathering (June 18–21, 2015 in Minneapolis) to learn more! A forum will include insights from U.S. Global Exchange participants, as well as Caribbean women completing the exchange. Visit www.presbyterianwomen.org/gathering for registration details.

Offering collected to benefit Journey & Living Water for Girls; Hymn “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”. Total collected = $967.00. Finances – Mary Martin, Treasurer: -2014 Financial Report – Mary Martin

Mary Martin discussed the 2014 Financial Report. It was noted that expenses were less than expected and income was more than expected.

2014 PW Finance Report was approved as presented. Scholarship Applications for 2015 Churchwide Gathering in Minneapolis, MN are available after

meeting, from District Leaders, or from [email protected]. Deadline to submit is April 15.

-Audit Committee Report for 2014 – Mary Martin

Kelly acknowledged the 2014 Audit Report on behalf of the Audit Committee.

-2015 Proposed Budget – Mary Martin Mary Martin discussed the 2015 Proposed Budget. The 2015 Proposed Budget was presented as a recommendation for approval. Motion was from

the Finance Committee (no second needed). Motion was approved. PW Synod Nominees – Connie Seidel, PW Synod Treasurer Elect: Connie Seidel presented 2 nominees to be elected to PW Synod: Shelagh Wirth (Trinity Presbytery) – Leader Development Specialist and Laura Viau (Central Florida Presbytery) – Church Employed Women Representative. Nominees were elected unanimously. Bylaws Revision – Mary Bullock, PW Vice Moderator: -Mary Bullock reviewed the bylaws revision included in Annual Gathering packet. Bylaws revision were submitted 30 days prior to Annual Gathering; approved by CT; posted in PathWays. -Kelly asked for questions concerning bylaws revision:

* Questions concerning “Article III – Delete all Ethnic Concerns positions”. Mary stated these positions have not been filled in several years. It was mentioned committee needs to go back and determine way to fill Ethnic Concerns positions. Question asked about job descriptions. Kelly stated job description is "to represent concerns of ethnic PW and encourage their participation in PW." Suggestion was made to model PWP CT after national PW. Kelly mentioned there are separate organizations for Hispanic Latin PW and National Korean PW. Kelly said CT would like to add representatives from these groups to CT as reflected in proposed changes to Article IV. After discussion, motion was presented to remove the proposed revisions in Articles III and IV pertaining to ethnic concern representatives. Vote taken by show of hands; 65 to remove proposed revision and 22 to leave proposed revision. Motion passed to remove “Article III – Delete all Ethnic Concerns positions” and associated revisions in Article IV.



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* Question about current length of term if Issues Coordinator and Resource Coordinator positions are changed to even years. This detail not specifically addressed by the Task Force. Kelly indicated that if this change is approved, the new term will end in the even year, and those persons could be re-elected for a subsequent 2 years since one year is not considered a full term.

-Motion presented to approve bylaws revision with Article III and IV change removed; Motion approved. Recognition of 2014-2015 PWP CT Members:

Kelly led attendees in recognizing the 2014-2015 PWP CT members. Kelly distributed washcloths and scripture to 2014-2015 PWP CT members and thanked

members for their service Search Committee Report – Maureen Hill, PWP Search Moderator Maureen Hill presented the slate of leaders for 2015. The slate was presented to the churches in the Presbytery 30 days in advance of Annual Gathering on website and in PathWays. Nominations may be made from the floor with prior consent from the nominee and notice to the PWP Moderator. One nomination was received and added to the slate – Debbie Durden, Moderator Elect. There being no further nominations, the motion to accept the slate was carried. The following slate of leaders was approved:

Moderator Elect Debbie Durden Vice Moderator Faye Fikes Search Moderator Peggy Bolton District 1 Leader Pam Prochaska District 3 Leader Janet Uthlaut District 5 Leader Alice Walker District 9 Leader Barbara Leath District 12 Leaders Esther Kihara &

Keziah Kemau (completing Charity Wainaina’s term)

Search Member #3 Linda Wortham Search Member #4 Jo Ann Nelson Spiritual Growth Jane Kagia Leader Development Pat Randolph Issues Coordinator Sheila Louder

Unfilled Positions are: Secretary Treasurer-Elect District 7 Leader District 8 Leader (unfilled term) District 10 Leader (unfilled term) District 11 Leader Search Committee Member #5 Resource Coordinator (position may be eliminated when standing rules are revised)

Installation – Sandra Diaz, Elder, El Nazareno Presbyterian Church Sandra Diaz installed the newly elected leaders and offered prayer.

Kelly adjourned the worship and business meeting at 4:34 p.m. Reception and refreshments, compliments of Druid Hills PW, followed meeting in parlor. Special thanks to Druid Hills PC for their hospitality. Churches are also invited to participate in the PW mission scrapbook project – each church may submit one page. Receive blank page for your church when you depart.

Meeting was closed with benediction, banner recessional, and hymn “May the God of Hope Go with Us”. Submitted by,

Kelly Gunter

Kelly Gunter, Recording Secretary



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2014 Financial Report

18,901.13$

INCOME 2014 Budget Total Year - 2014 Comments

Presbytery-Synod Support 5,500.00$ 6,774.75$ 36 churches contributed in 2014

Cash Donations -$

Total Income 5,500.00$ 6,774.75$

EXPENSES 2014 Budget Total Year - 2014 Comments

Annual Gathering 150.00$ 150.00$ Speaker honorarium, musician

Bank Fees 50.00$ 9.00$ $3 per month, checks

Coordinating Team (CT)

Meeting Expenses 100.00$ -$

Support for Global

Exchange and USA Mission

Experience (USAME)

150.00$ 150.00$ $150 per year / 3 years; pay $225 for

Global Exchange and USAME

Memorial Contributions 100.00$ 50.00$ $50 CT member death; paid Anne

Burks memorial in 2014

Moderator Expenses 500.00$ 447.00$ Put all Mod expenses on this line

PathWays 200.00$ 233.56$ 4 issues @$50 for paper mailing

Postage 200.00$ 108.34$ Prayer Force

Scholarships - PW

Gatherings 1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ Moved to reserve

Special Benevolences 250.00$ -$ Consider requests throughout the

year

Supplies & Printing 100.00$ 52.88$

Synod Support 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ Consistent with budget reduction

Team Mileage 400.00$ 125.20$ Assumes new rate of 25 cents per mile

Training Workshops 550.00$ 467.58$ Summer & Fall Workshops, includes

Leader Manuals

Yearbook 50.00$ 13.42$ For paper copies if needed

Total Expenses 5,500.00$ 4,506.98$

Net -$ 2,267.77$

Special Allocations from

surplus 1,825.00$

$1600 for voting delegates to CWG

$225 funding for Global Exchange /

USAME reserve

Revised Net 442.77$

Non-Budget Payments 12,000.00$ One time gifts to Mission Partners

7,343.90$

Beginning Operating Balance (1/1/14)

Ending Operating Balance (12/31/14)



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Audit Committee Report We, a committee of the Coordinating Team, have examined the statements of cash receipts and disbursements and cash balances of the Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Our review included an examination of the supporting records of the Coordinating Team Treasurer, including bank statements and documentation related to the cash receipts and disbursements. We found no evidence of significant errors or irregularities in the financial records. We found deposits and expenses fully described and they agreed with the year-end annual report. During 2012, unauthorized use of PW funds for personal expenses, totaling $3,657.40, occurred. The Administrative Committee investigated, discussed and arranged for repayment and the party resigned from her position. In the agreed repayment plan, the funds were to be repaid by October 31, 2013. To date $2,450 has been repaid ($2,000 in 2013 and $450 in 2014), leaving a balance of $1,207.40. The Treasurer continues to work to collect the money. Last year the Audit committee made the following recommendations for improved tracking and accountability:

The Treasurer should use a software program for automated tracking of income and

expenses.

The Treasurer should follow up on checks which have not cleared.

All requests for reimbursement should be accompanied by the standard PW reimbursement

form and receipts.

These have all been put into place, beginning January 1, 2014. The only recommendation for 2015 is that a letter be sent to the party mentioned above, signed by presbytery officials, proposing an expedited payment plan that completes the debt by year end. Payment collection should not be an ongoing job of treasurer. The Audit committee would like to commend the Treasurer for well-organized and readable books with no irregularities, and for reports that make clear exactly how money has moved through the account. This examination is not an audit by an independent auditor and should not be construed as such for any purposes. Signed:

Lisa Majoros Pat Randolph Wilma Kirchhofer

Lisa Majoros Pat Randolph Wilma Kirchhofer



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2015 Budget

INCOME 2014 Budget 2014 Actual

Proposed 2015

Budget Comments

Presbytery-Synod Support 5,500.00$ 6,774.75$ 6,640.00$ 36 churches contributed in 2014

Cash Donations -$

Total Income 5,500.00$ 6,774.75$ 6,640.00$

EXPENSES 2014 Budget 2014 Actual

Proposed 2015

Budget Comments

Annual Gathering 150.00$ 150.00$ 250.00$ Speaker travel, musician, Audio-Visual

needs; recommended by Kelly

Bank Fees 50.00$ 9.00$ 50.00$ Order checks in 2015

Churchwide / Synod

Gatherings Delegate reserve 900.00$ Move to reserve

Coordinating Team (CT)

Meeting Expenses 100.00$ -$ 100.00$

Support for Global

Exchange and USA Mission

Experience (USAME)

150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ $150 per year / 3 years

Memorial Contributions 100.00$ 50.00$ -$ If needed, use surplus funds

Moderator Expenses 500.00$ 447.00$ 500.00$ Put all Mod expenses on this line

PathWays 200.00$ 233.56$ 240.00$ 4 issues @$60 for paper mailing

Postage 200.00$ 108.34$ 100.00$

Scholarships - PW

Gatherings 1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ Move to reserve

Special Benevolences 250.00$ -$ -$

Spring Retreat 500.00$ Forum at Columbia Seminary

Supplies & Printing 100.00$ 52.88$ 100.00$

Synod Support 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,600.00$ Consistent with budget increase

Team Mileage 400.00$ 125.20$ 400.00$ Assumes rate of 25 cents per mile

Training Workshops 550.00$ 467.58$ 550.00$ Summer & Fall Workshops, includes

Leader Manuals

Yearbook 50.00$ 13.42$ -$ Combine with supplies

Total Expenses 5,500.00$ 4,506.98$ 6,640.00$



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Directions for Treasurer in the Congregation

The following instructions will advise you where checks should be sent. PLEASE give this information to your new treasurer when you leave office. Clearly indicate on your check the cause(s) for which it is intended and the amount for each cause. Also, make sure your church name appears somewhere on the check. For the following PW causes, please make checks payable to:

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN, PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA Forward to: Mary Martin 4176 Neely Meadows Ct. Norcross, GA 30092

Support of PW in the Presbytery/Synod ($2.75 per active PW member annually)

Complete and submit Pledge Form* by Nov. 15 Submit annually or quarterly by March 10, June 10, Sept. 10, and Dec. 10

PW Mission Pledge** Submit annually or quarterly by March 10, June 10, Sept. 10, and Dec. 10

PW Birthday Offering As soon as possible – preferably by June 10

PW Thank Offering As soon as possible – preferably by Dec. 10

Least Coin Anytime throughout the year

PW Honorary Life Membership***

$95.00 and completed form anytime throughout the year. Allow 6-8 weeks to receive pin and certificate. Forms are available from:

□ PWP CT Treasurer □ http://www.pcusa.org/resource/pw-honorary-life-membership-form/

* * A current Pledge Form is available from the PWP Treasurer, Mary Martin. ***The PW Mission Pledge funds the work of PW at all levels. *** Please Do Not Send Honorary Life Memberships To Louisville!

Doing so will significantly delay receipt of your certificate and pin.

http://www.pcusa.org/resource/pw-honorary-life-membership-form/



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Directions for Treasurer in the Congregation (con’t.)

Presbyterian Women in the Greater Atlanta Presbytery have special relationships with the following entities, and we encourage support from your congregation as you see fit:

AMIS

Church Women United: specify Atlanta Chapter or DeKalb County Chapter

Columbia Theological Seminary: specify Columbia Friendship Circle

Johnson C. Smith Seminary

Mission Haven

Presbyterian Homes of Georgia

Thornwell Home for Children

Villa International

Other: please specify For information about the specific mission, please contact the respective liaison leader on page 4.

If you have questions about donating to these charities, please contact the PWP Treasurer, Mary Martin. Remember to make all checks payable to:

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN, PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA Mail checks to:

Presbyterian Women Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Treasurer

Mary Martin

4176 Neely Meadows Ct. Norcross, GA 30092

770-441-0373 H 404-345-8597 C

[email protected]




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Moderator’s Annual Report

My hope—and prayer – has been to inspire our Coordinating Team to use faith and ingenuity to address each woman’s area of responsibility. Our goals for the past year included:

Pray regularly for guidance from the Holy Spirit

Discover ways to support and strengthen our local PW groups

Convey the synergy possible between PW groups and their congregations

Communicate effectively and improve our relationships with the churches in our misdst

March 2014- March 2015 Highlights

Spiritual Support and Missions

Members of our Coordinating Team hosted a table at the May presbytery meeting which highlighted our Prayer Force, accepted prayer requests, and invited others to join us in prayer for each of the congregations in our presbytery. Begun in the previous year, a group of women prayed daily for a specific congregation and its PW organization for an entire month. By mid-summer, the Prayer Force had prayed for each congregation in our presbytery and the ministries and missions with which we have special relationships.

We endorsed the Horizons Bible Study: Reconciling Paul: A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians. Using our New Beginnings Fund, we supplemented the cost of study guides for a new PW group in our presbytery.

We continue to promote ministries and missions, including The Presbyterian Mission Agency, Church Women United, Shalom International Ministry, PW Birthday Offering, Columbia Friendship Circle, Villa International, PW Thank Offering, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Thornwell Home for Children (and their

Building Families Program), United Nation efforts (including the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination

against Women, the UNiTE to End Violence Against Women campaign activities, and the Commission on the Status

of Women), PW Honorary Life Memberships, Action Ministries (specifically, Azalea Village and Breakthru

House), Mission Haven, Johnson C. Smith and Columbia Theological Seminaries, Circle of Friends, Living Water for Girls, Atlanta Ministry with International Students, PW Global Exchange, Boys and Girls Clubs,

local food banks, La Gonâve Haiti Partnership, and more.

Leadership Development and Building Community

In March, 58 women from 18 churches, 9 adult guests, and 13 children from College Park’s Dream Choir gathered to worship, learn, and connect. Our keynote speaker, Rev. Sara Hayden, shared strategies for forming a vibrant young women’s ministry.

In June, we offered orientation and training to all of the PW Moderators in the congregations. In addition to several Coordinating Team Leaders, a total of 25 women from 16 churches participated, exchanged ideas, and received PW manuals for use in their congregations.

We hosted a workshop at the August presbytery meeting, entitled “PW: Beyond Circles and Cookies” at which a panel discussion that featured 2 pastors and 2 PW moderators described the positive relationships between PW groups and congregations.

In September, 75 women representing 25 churches in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta were inspired, challenged, affirmed, and informed as they listened, shared, and exchanged ideas with one another at our annual Fall Workshop. The theme was “Sail with Us,” featuring Rev. Joan Gray as our keynote speaker and book author. Workshops included:

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Moderator’s Annual Report, 2014-2015

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Not Your Grandmother’s Circle

Toolkit for Great Bible Studies

Speaking with Confidence

Speed Dating for Missions

Marvelous Moderators

Trusty Treasurer Transactions

Handy Historian/Sensible Secretary

Banner Creation Techniques

We invited each of the PW groups to create a banner as an activity to build community. The PW groups will display their banners as we “Raise Our Sails” at the 28th Annual Gathering in March, 2015.

In October, about two dozen women from 5 Hispanic congregations and fellowships hosted a women’s retreat. We provided information about the PW organization and our local coordinating team, and explored how we might connect in ways not solely dependent upon a common language.

Communication

Our most effective method of communication is, of course, face to face or via telephone. We have a number of District Leaders whose primary purpose is to establish a direct relationship with the PW leaders in the congregations. Given our busy lives, they also employ direct mailings and electronic correspondence.

In addition, our Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP) manages a webpage located on the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta website. Here, our PW groups can access upcoming PW events, a comprehensive yearbook and directory, the most recent issue of PathWays, our quarterly newsletter, and additional PW resources. Our Facebook page continues to share upcoming events and mission opportunities, to convey cares and concerns, to energize women, and to “deepen and widen” our relationships. We encouraged event participation using Evite invitations in addition to email, flyers, and phone calls.

We rely heavily upon the convenience of email correspondence to support and encourage the local PW groups and congregations, to raise awareness of the numerous PW programs and mission opportunities, to offer spiritual support, to assist with leadership development, to provide resources, and more.

Future Plans

Encourage attendance at the 2015 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 18-21.

One day forum with seminary students to introduce PW to our future pastors and to describe how PW can support and strengthen the congregation and vice versa

An overnight presbytery-wide women’s retreat.

Blessings & Peace,

Kelly Rae Weirich PW Moderator, 2014-2016



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SYNOD OF SOUTH ATLANTIC Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team (as of September 2015)

Moderator- 6/30/18

Erma Jones

200 Boulder Drive

Roswell, GA 30075 404-641-2112(c) 770-552-4391(h)

[email protected]

Vice-Moderator/Planner - 10/2016

Robin Powell

1949 Radcliffe Dr., N

Clearwater, FL 33763

727-443-6879

[email protected]

Secretary Historian - 6/2018

Isabell Dubose

Treasurer - 12/31/17

Connie Seidel

1055 Hunterhill Drive

Roswell, GA 30075-3307

770-998-1280

[email protected]

CCT Representative - 6/30/16

Alberta Adams

3734 Prairie Dunes Drive

Sarasota, FL 34238 941-924-8464

[email protected]

Search Committee Moderator – 12/31/16

Janet Ward

210 Mockingbird Lane

Statesboro, GA 30461 912-764-3223(h) 912-682-9729(c)

[email protected]

Hispanic/Latina PW Synod

Moderator

Donaida Vergel

3450 Palencia Dr. #1215

Tampa, FL 33618


Leadership Development

Specialist - 6/30/17

Shelagh Wirth

110 Robin Forest Drive

West Columbia, SC 29170

803-628-7851

[email protected]

Member at Large,

Racial Ethnic - 6/30/16

Yudyt Bermudez

124 SW 51 Place

Coral Gables, FL 33134

786-899-7168 (cell)

[email protected]

Member at Large,

Justice and Peace - 6/30/17

Jill Bolander Cohen 516 Bison Circle

Apopka, FL 32712

407-703-5350 (h) 407-620-2674(c)

[email protected]

Member at Large, Church

Employed Women - 6/30/2017

Laura Viau

14148 Paradise Tree Drive

Orlando, FL 32828

407-247-9737

[email protected]

Central Florida – 1/2016

Karen Hamilton

616 Archibald Avenue

Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 407-831-3626(h) 407-492-0386(c)

[email protected]

Charleston-Atlantic -

Phalarma L. Freeman

7996 Longshadow Lane

North Charleston, SC 29406

843-665-0125

[email protected]

Cherokee - 3/2017

Sarita Jones

3324 Alexis Court

Marietta, GA 30066 770-499-2059(h) 678-463-8437(c)

[email protected]

Flint River - 11/2017

Rosa Stewart

6721 Highridge Dr.

Columbus, GA 31904

678-643-7609

[email protected]

Florida - 3/2016

Sandra Winslett

1201 Durnford Place

Pensacola, FL 32503 850-432-0890(h) 850-516-9875(c)

[email protected]

Foothills –

Jane Frost

127 Penarth Rd

Spartanburg, SC 29301-2914

864-357-4380

[email protected]

Greater Atlanta - 3/2016

Kelly Weirich

2802 Payton Oaks Drive, NE

Atlanta, GA 30345

770-939-5548

[email protected]




















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New Harmony – 4/2016

Barbara Peterson

125 Pickering Drive

Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

843-651-3761

[email protected]

Northeast Georgia -

Judy Grieve

223 Bent Oak Drive

Clark Hill, SC 29821


Peace River -

Alberta Adams

3734 Prairie Dunes Drive

Sarasota, FL 34238 941-924-8464 [email protected]

Providence - April 2015

Shirnetha Belk Wilform

503 N Pine Street

Lancaster, SC 29720

803-285-6264

[email protected]

Savannah - 1/2019

Molly McCarthy

7308 Leghorn St.

Savannah, GA 31406

912-660-4969

[email protected]

St. Augustine - 2/2016

Patti Phillips (Branford PC)

230 Red Maple Way

Lake City, FL 32024

386-961-9585

[email protected]

Tampa Bay - 2/2016

Sue McClew

856 Sand Trap Cir

Winter Haven, FL 33881

863-875-6176

[email protected]

Trinity - 3/2016

Diane Hamrick

205 Holly Ave.

Greenwod, SC

864-229-4125

[email protected]

Tropical Florida – 4/2016

Carmen Stewart

12778 SW 26 Street

Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

354-430-6340

[email protected]

For additional information, see www.pwsosa.com










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OFFICES OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)

Women's Ministries Program Area 100 Witherspoon Street

Louisville, KY 40202-1396

The national staff of Presbyterian Women carries out the purpose and programming of the organization. Staff members are available to answer your questions about the organization and its projects, as well as to serve as keynote speakers, workshop leaders or in other leadership positions at events. PW Staff Susan Jackson Dowd (844) 797-2872, x 5368 [email protected]

PW Executive Director Administration, Churchwide Coordinating Team, Gathering, Horizons, giving

Betsy Ensign-George (844) 797-2872, x 5366 [email protected]

PW Associate Editor Horizons Bible Study

Sharon Dunne Gillies (844) 797-2872, x5688 [email protected]

PW Associate Editor Horizons content, Web content, permissions, translations

Cindy Goodman (844) 797-2872, x5387 [email protected]

PW Mission Specialist Thank and Birthday Offerings

Veronica Green (844) 797-2872, x5844 [email protected]

PW Administrative Assistant Churchwide Coordinating Team arrangements, resources, meetings, admin







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Carissa Herold (844) 797-2872, x5322 [email protected]

PW Marketing Associate Promotion, advertising, marketing, subscriptions

Yvonne Hileman (844) 797-2872, x5897 [email protected]

PW Assistant Editor Copyediting, project management, justice and peace

Laura M. Lee (844) 797-2872, x5400 [email protected]

PW Art Director Production / project management, art direction, design

Patricia Longfellow (844) 797-2872, x8015 [email protected]

PW Administrative Assistant Information, data bases, racial ethnic support

Rhonda Martin (844) 797-2872, x5596 [email protected]

PW Finance Manger Budget, contracts

Stephanie Morris (844) 797-2872, x5358 [email protected]

PW Multimedia Associate / Designer Design, production, Web, technical support

Debbie Paris (844) 797-2872, x5662 [email protected]

PW Production and Design Assistant Design, production, displays, technical

Katharine Reeves (844) 797-2872, x5402 [email protected]

PW Mission Associate Synod support, Global Exchange, Together in Service, USA Mission Experience, leader development

Mindi Stivers (844) 797-2872, x5398

PW Financial Assistant Contracts, invoices

Jung Ju Winner (844) 797-2872, x5389 [email protected]

PW Marketing Assistant Promotion / marketing materials, Honorary Life Memberships, event support, Horizons rep

THE MAGAZINE FOR PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

Horizons (www.horizons.pcusa.org ) Call (844) PWPCUSA [844-797-2872] to reach Horizons staff.










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2015-2018 Churchwide Coordinating Team of Presbyterian Women

Moderator Carol Winkler

[email protected]

Vice Moderator for Mission Relationships

Judy Persons [email protected]

Vice Moderator for Justice And Peace

Wanda Beauman [email protected]

Board Secretary / Historian Wykita Sterling

[email protected]

Finance Chair Ana Camila Vazquez de Jesus

[email protected]

African American Member At Large

Evelyn White [email protected]

Asian American Member At Large

Laura Cheifetz [email protected]

Hispanic/Latin American Member At Large

Elizabeth Torres-Rodriguez [email protected]

Korean American Member At Large Eun Soo Hwang

[email protected]

Middle Eastern American Member At Large

Nermine Hanna [email protected]

Native American Member At Large

Donna Bradley [email protected]

Search Committee Moderator Alice Wyatt

[email protected]

Search Committee, Northeast Region

Rita Hooper [email protected]

Search Committee, East Central Region

Patricia McBride [email protected]

Search Committee, Southeastern Region

Bobbie Floyd Harris [email protected]

Search Committee, West Central Region

Nola Ross [email protected]

National Network Of Presbyterian College

Women Representative open

National Network Of Presbyterian College

Women Representative open

16 Synod Representatives

New Immigrant Women Representative

Sandy A. M. Fefeti [email protected]

PC(USA) Representative

Cathryn Peikarski

Racial Ethnic Young Women Together Representative

open

Racial Ethnic Young Women Together Representative

open

Young Women’s Representative At Large

Becky Francisco [email protected]

Young Women’s Representative At Large

Lisiann Rodriguez [email protected]

See http://www.pwsne.org/pdfs/CCTsummer15%20v1%201_sm.pdf for additional details.




















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General Information – Reference General Assembly Office 100 Witherspoon Street

Louisville, KY 40202-1396 502-569-5360

Moderator of 221st General Assembly, Ruling Elder Heath Rada Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, The Rev. Gradye Parsons

Synod of South Atlantic (www.synodofsouthatlantic.org) 118 East Monroe Street

Rev. Heahwan Rim, Transitional Synod Executive/Stated Clerk 3rd Floor Jacksonville, FL 32202-3214 904-356-6070

Presbytery of Greater Atlanta (www.atlpcusa.org) 1024 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE

Atlanta, GA 30306 404-898-0711 Fax 404-888-0679

Rev. Penny Hill, Executive Presbyter Rev. Donna Wells, Stated Clerk Cassandra Morrow, Congregational Consultant Rev. Joy Fisher, Congregational Consultant Rev. Chip Blankenship, Director of Operations

Columbia Theological Seminary (www.ctsnet.edu) Mailing Address Physical Address

Dr. Leanne Van Dyk P.O. Box 520 701 Columbia Dr. President Decatur 30331 Decatur, GA 30030

404-378-8821

Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary (www.smithseminary.org) 1024 Ponce de Leon Ave.

Dr. Paul Roberts, President Atlanta, GA 30306 404-998-8373

Mission Haven (www.missionhaven.net)

Pam McDonald, President 235 Inman Dr. [email protected] Decatur, GA 30030 Susan Adle, Executive Director 770-498-0532

Calvin Center (www.calvincenter.org) 13550 Woolsey Road

Hampton, GA 30228-2219 770-946-4276 Paul Fogg, Executive Director: [email protected]

http://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/

http://www.atlpcusa.org/

http://www.ctsnet.eduv/

http://www.smithseminary.org/

http://www.missionhaven.net/


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PRESBYTERIAN GLOSSARY AMIS: The Atlanta Ministry with International Students, Inc., www.amis-inc.org 3434 Roswell Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30305. Phone: 404-846-4396. Rev. Lisa Majoros, Executive Director. An ecumenical ministry of Christian friendship and hospitality with about 11,000 international students studying in metropolitan Atlanta. Additional webpages include www.christmasih.org, (Christmas International House for foreign students) and www.facebook.com/amis.inc

Annual Gathering: The meeting held each year in the spring by Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta to conduct business, elect leaders, and share inspiration & fellowship. Typically the afternoon of the third Sunday in March. Location varies. Birthday Offering: http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pw/birthday/ An offering taken in the spring in celebration of Presbyterian Women. Since 1922 more than 75 institutions, programs or buildings, locally and abroad have benefited from over $29,000,000 in gifts.

Calvin Center: http://calvincenter.org/ 13550 Woolsey Rd. Hampton, GA 30228. Phone: 770-946-4276. Paul Fogg, Executive Director. A camp and conference center which provides year round facilities for camping, meetings, and retreats. It has a central dining room, Lakeview room – capacity for 250 people, swimming pool, lake for fishing and canoeing, cabins, and conference lodge.

Church Women United (CWU): www.churchwomen.org An ecumenical association of Christian women who worship, pray and serve the Lord together in their community. CWU units collect canceled postage stamps and Campbell's soup labels and encourage prayer for peace and justice in the world through the Fellowship of the Least Coin. CWU also conducts ecumenical celebrations, including World Day of Prayers, May Friendship Day, Human Rights Celebration, and World Community Day.

Columbia Friendship Circle (CFC): An organization of women in two Synods (South Atlantic and Living Waters) that supports Columbia Theological Seminary through prayer and financial support of selected projects. Their annual meeting, "Come See Columbia Day" is held at Columbia Seminary, typically the third Thursday in April.

Columbia Theological Seminary: www.ctsnet.edu 701 Columbia Dr. Decatur, GA 30031. Phone: 404-378-8821. William H. Scheu, Interim President. One of the ten theological schools of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Courses on the Horizons Bible study are offered here each summer. The Lay Institute of Faith and Life offers additional courses throughout the year. Coordinating Team (CT): The elected and appointed leaders of Presbyterian Women in the congregations, presbyteries, synods and churchwide.

Creative Ministries Offering Committee (CMOC): The committee of the Presbyterian Women churchwide which designates the recipients of the Thank and Birthday offerings of Presbyterian Women.

Fellowship of the Least Coin: www.flc.net.ph An ecumenical movement of Christian women who pray for peace, justice, and reconciliation. Around the world, each woman offers the “least coin” of her currency to demonstrate unity with women of every nation. The coins thus collected fund grants approved by an international committee. In the U.S., Church Women United oversees this fellowship and distributes Circle of Prayer devotional booklets.

http://www.amis-inc.org/

http://www.christmasih.org/

http://www.facebook.com/amis.inc

http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pw/birthday/

http://calvincenter.org/

http://www.churchwomen.org/

http://www.ctsnet.edu/

http://www.flc.net.ph/



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PRESBYTERIAN GLOSSARY (con’t.) Circle of Prayer: http://www.flc.net.ph/COPrayer.html A booklet of meditations and prayers written by women around the world; published every other year for the Fellowship of the Least Coin.

General Assembly: https://oga.pcusa.org/ The highest governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Representatives from each presbytery and synod meet bi-annually in June to transact the denomination's business.

General Assembly Council: 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Phone: 502-580-1900. The representative body that implements policies and projects set forth by each General Assembly.

Global Exchange: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pw/global-exchange/ Every three years, a group of Presbyterian Women travels to another part of the world to learn about the lives of women in that part of the world and to share their faith stories and ministries with each other. The following year, a group of women from the same part of the world is invited to attend the Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women to tell their stories to their North American sisters. The 2014 Global Exchange included visits to Jamaica, Curaçao and Dominican Republic, and Guyana.

Honorary Life Membership: http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pw/gifts/ This gift is given in recognition of outstanding service in some area of church work. The honoree receives a certificate and a pin. The money collected from this membership is used for PW leader development. Cost: $95 ($250 for 10K gold pin). Allow 6 weeks. Contact your Presbytery PW Treasurer.

Horizons: http://horizons.pcusa.org/ The magazine (published bi-monthly) and Bible study (published annually in April) for Presbyterian Women PC (USA). Annual subscription: $24.95. Subscription also includes online access to the magazine.

Mail Horizons Magazine subscriptions to Presbyterian Church U.S.A., Horizons Magazine Payment Processing, P.O. Box 643691, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3652

Mail order forms for Horizons Bible Study or PW resources to: Presbyterian Church U.S.A., Presbyterian Women Remittance Processing, P.O. Box 643652, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3652.

Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary: www.smithseminary.org 1024 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta GA 30306. Phone: 404-527-7781. Dr. Paul Roberts, Administrative Dean. One of the ten theological schools of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The only historically Black theological seminary of the PC(USA), currently building on its heritage by repositioning itself to meet the needs of small congregations, the global church, diverse racial-ethnic populations, and underserved communities nationally and internationally.

Mission Haven: www.missionhaven.net 235 Inman Dr. Decatur, GA 30030. Phone: 770-498-0532. Pam McDonald, President. Susan Adle, Executive Team Leader. A cluster of homes and apartments located on the campus of Columbia Theological Seminary which Presbyterian missionaries and their families may use, rent free, while on furlough. Built, owned, and totally operated by Presbyterian Women in the Synods of South Atlantic and Living Waters. A meeting room is available.

http://www.flc.net.ph/COPrayer.html

https://oga.pcusa.org/

https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pw/global-exchange/

http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pw/gifts/

http://horizons.pcusa.org/

http://www.smithseminary.org/

http://www.missionhaven.net/



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Clothes Closet: Located on the Campus of Columbia Theological Seminary at Mission Haven, 235 Inman Dr. Decatur, GA 30030. Susan Adle, Director. Phone: 770-498-0532. It is used by returning missionaries and seminary students. Good, stylish, clean clothes are needed for all ages.

Montreat: www.montreat.org P.O. Box 969, Montreat, NC 28757. Phone: 828-669-2911 or 1-800-572-2257. A Presbyterian Church (USA) Conference Center located near Asheville, NC.

Presbyterian Homes: www.phgainc.org Senior living homes (owned and operated by the five presbyteries of Georgia,) offer care for the retired and infirm. 3675 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 370, Duluth, GA 30096. Phone: 404-231-5758.

Full Spectrum Living Accommodations at:

Presbyterian Village in Austell Presbyterian Home and Retirement Community in Quitman

Affordable apartment living for active seniors at:

Calvin Court in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood Phillips Tower in Decatur Swainsboro Presbyterian Apartments in Swainsboro Presbyterian Homes Athens/Oconee (proposed)

-Christmas Angel Offering: Financial support for the Caring Hands Fund of Presbyterian Homes. Donors accompany their contributions with personalized angel cards that become ornaments for the residents’ Christmas Trees.

-Santa Claus Express: Special collection of toiletries and small gift items, received prior to Christmas, for nursing care residents and other senior residents in need.

Presbytery: The council serving as a corporate expression of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) within a certain district, consisting of 10 or more congregations.

Presbytery of Greater Atlanta: www.atlpcusa.org 1024 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta GA 30306. Phone: 404-898-0711, Fax # 404-898-0679. Rev. Penny Hill, Executive Presbyter. A supportive network of ~100 churches with the mission of helping each church to be the best it can be -- to connect, equip and empower congregations to carry out their missions -- especially those objectives particular churches cannot accomplish alone.

PW Yearbook and Directory: A guidebook for the Presbyterian Women groups in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Essential for all leaders.

PW Smith Seminary Supporters: An association of Presbyterian Women which supports the Johnson C. Smith seminarians with prayer, partnership and donations. Barbara Leath, Moderator, 404-696-1890.

PathWays: The newsletter sent by the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta PW CT to all local church Moderators in November, February, May and August following the quarterly Presbytery PWCT meetings.

http://www.montreat.org/

http://www.phgainc.org/

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PRESBYTERIAN GLOSSARY (con’t.)

PW Synod Gathering: The Synod of South Atlantic Gathering for Presbyterian Women is held at Epworth By the Sea on St. Simon’s Island, Georgia every three years in October. The 2016 Gathering will be October 21-23.

PW Churchwide Gathering: The Churchwide Gathering of the Presbyterian Women held every three years, usually in July. The 2015 Gathering will be June 18-21 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Session: The governing body of the local church consisting of the church’s pastors and a specified number of elders.

Synod: The intermediate council serving as a corporate expression of the of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).throughout its region, consisting of three or more presbyteries.

Synod of South Atlantic: http://synodofsouthatlantic.org The Synod of South Atlantic, 118 E. Monroe Street Jacksonville, FL 32202. Phone: 904-356-6070. Includes over 900 churches in 16 presbyteries in the states of Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.

Thank Offering: http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pw/thank/ A PW offering collected annually in the fall. At least forty percent (40%) of this offering supports health ministries throughout the world. The remaining 60 percent funds new creative ideas for mission.

Thornwell Home For Children: www.thornwell.org 302 South Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325. Phone: 888-310-9387. Sherri Bozardt, Georgia Regional Advancement Officer, 770-377-1012. Chandra Coleman, Director of Sponsorship, 864-938-2700. Founded as a Presbyterian ministry in 1875, Thornwell Home for Children provides a joyful Christian community, offering hope and wholeness to children and families.

-Building Families: A community-based, intensive in-home program designed to address the needs of families in Georgia.

USA Mission Experience: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pw/missionmatters-experience/ Every three years, a group of Presbyterian Women travel within the United States to connect concerns raised by past Global Exchanges with similar issues in the United States. When they return, participants share their experiences in their synods and raise awareness of the ways people of faith confront the issues that divide us. The 2013 trip was to Tennessee and North Carolina in Appalachia.

Villa International Atlanta: www.villainternational.org 1749 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329. Phone: 404-633-6783. Camille Gaffron, Executive Director. A temporary residence for foreign visitors to the U.S. studying at the Centers for Disease Control. 1970 Birthday Offering funds helped to build Villa.

World Day of Prayer: 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1523, New York, NY 10115, Phone: 212- 870-2466. www.wdp-usa.org. A worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year, and who, in many countries, have a continuing relationship in prayer and service. There is an annual day of celebration – the first Friday of March – to which all people are welcome.

http://synodofsouthatlantic.org/

http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pw/thank/

http://www.thornwell.org/

https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pw/missionmatters-experience/

https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pw/missionmatters-experience/

http://www.pcusa.org/pw/missionmatters/global-exchange/index.htm

http://www.villainternational.org/

http://www.wdp-usa.org/



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BYLAWS PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA


PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)

Article I – Name This organization shall be known as Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Article II – Purpose Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves:

to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible Study,

to support the mission of the church worldwide,

to work for justice and peace, and

to build an inclusive, caring community of women

that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom.

Article III – Membership Section 1 Membership in Presbyterian Women is open to all women in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta who choose to participate in or be supportive of Presbyterian Women in any way. Section 2 Finances a. Presbyterian Women in the Congregation (PWC) shall support the operating budget of

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP), Synod, and Churchwide and the Mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (PC (USA)) by sending pledges to the Treasurer of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta.

b. The budget for the year shall be submitted by the Finance Committee to Presbyterian Women in

the Presbytery Coordinating Team (PWP/CT) at the February meeting for approval and sent to the PWC 30 days prior to adoption at the Annual Gathering.

c. Expenses not budgeted shall be approved for payment by the PWP/CT. d. The financial records of the PWP/CT shall be examined annually by the Audit Committee which

shall be appointed by the Moderator. The Audit Committee shall determine the method of examination to be used. The audit report shall be presented at the Annual Gathering.



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Article IV – Leadership Section 1 Leaders of Presbyterian Women (PW) shall be known as the Coordinating Team (CT). This Team conducts the business of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP). Any woman who serves on the Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team (PW/CT) shall be a member of the Presbyterian Church (PC (USA)) and a member in good standing of a congregational PW within the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Section 2 All elected and appointed leaders are voting members of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team (PWP/CT) and shall provide leader training when requested. Section 3 All elected and appointed leaders are accountable to Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP) of Greater Atlanta through the Coordinating Team (CT). Section 4 Qualifications for all leaders are: All leaders are expected to earnestly and faithfully support the Purpose of Presbyterian Women. Section 5 Elected leaders shall be: a. Moderator b. Vice-Moderator c. Moderator-Elect d. Secretary e. Treasurer f. Treasurer-Elect g. Moderator of Search Committee h. District Leaders i. Historian

Elected Members-at-Large shall be: a. Spiritual Growth and Development b. Leader Development c. Community Mission d. Global Mission e. Resource Coordinator f. African-American Representative g. Asian Representative h. Hispanic/Latin Representative i. African Immigrant Representative j. Issues Coordinator



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Section 6 Duties of Leaders a. Moderator

Purpose: To plan and coordinate the work of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP) of Greater Atlanta.

b. Vice-Moderator

Purpose: To assist the Moderator in planning and coordinating the work of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP) of Greater Atlanta.

c. Moderator-Elect

Purpose: To prepare to become Moderator of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP) of Greater Atlanta.

d. Secretary Purpose: To serve as the recorder of the business of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery

(PWP) of Greater Atlanta.

e. Treasurer Purpose: To receive, disburse, and keep accurate records of funds of Presbyterian Women in

the Presbytery (PWP) of Greater Atlanta.

f. Treasurer-Elect Purpose: To prepare to become Treasurer of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery

(PWP) of Greater Atlanta.

g. Moderator of Search Committee Purpose: To administer the work of the Search Committee of the Presbyterian Women in the

Presbytery (PWP) of Greater Atlanta.

h. District Leader Purpose: To be the link between local church PW groups and the Presbytery PW Coordinating

Team (PWP/CT).

i. Historian Purpose: To maintain and preserve historical records of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery

(PWP).

Members-at-Large for: a. Spiritual Development and Growth

Purpose: To promote the spiritual development and growth of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP).

b. Leader Development

Purpose: To encourage and provide support for leadership of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP).

c. Community Mission

Purpose: To promote community mission projects to PW in the Presbytery.

d. Global Mission Purpose: To promote global mission projects to PW in the Presbytery. .



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e. Resource Coordinator

Purpose: To plan for and promote the use of all appropriate resources for the work of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP).

f. African-American Representative

Purpose: To represent concerns of African-American Presbyterian Women and encourage their participation in PW.

g. Asian Representative

Purpose: To represent concerns of Asian Presbyterian Women on the CT (PW/CT) and encourage their participation in PW.

h. Hispanic/Latin Representative

Purpose: To represent concerns of Hispanic/Latin PW/CT and encourage their participation in PW.

i. African Immigrant Representative

Purpose: To represent concerns of African Immigrant PW/CT and encourage their participation in PW.

j. Issues Coordinator

Purpose: To promote awareness of issues which are relevant to the mission and Purpose of PW.

Section 7 Appointed Leaders The Moderator shall appoint coordinators/liaisons for the following positions:

Atlanta Ministry with International Students Church Women United Columbia Friendship Circle District Leader Coordinator Johnson C. Smith/PW. Smith Seminary Supporters Mission Haven PathWays Editor Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Inc. Spiritual Retreat Thornwell Home for Children Villa International Atlanta Yearbook/Directory Editor

Additional ;positions may be named as needed by the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team (PWP/CT).The Moderator shall appoint coordinators/liaisons for the additional positions. Article V – Nominations, Election and Term of Office Section 1 Nominations Any Presbyterian woman in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta (PWP) may recommend nominees for any elective office through the Search Committee.



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Section 2 Nomination Rotation Schedule Search Committee shall present one name in nomination for each elective office in the following rotation:

In even numbered years: Moderator Treasurer Historian Community Mission Global Mission

Two members of Search Committee Resource Coordinator Issues Coordinator African-American Representative African Immigrant Representative

In odd numbered years:

Moderator-Elect Vice Moderator Secretary Treasurer-Elect Search Moderator Three members of Search Committee Spiritual Growth and Development Leader Development Asian Representative

Hispanic/Latin Representative Twelve (12) District Leaders

Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 in odd year Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, & 12 in even year

Section 3 Receipt of Nominations Presbyterian Women in the Congregations (PWC) shall receive the names of the nominees selected by the Search Committee at least thirty (30) days prior to election. Section 4 Additional Nominations Nominations may be made from the floor with prior consent from the nominee and notice to the PW Moderator. Section 5 Election Leaders shall be elected at the Annual Gathering. Section 6 Eligibility for Voting All members of PWP of Greater Atlanta attending the Annual Gathering shall be entitled to vote.



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Section 7 The Vote Election shall be by acclamation unless there is more than one nominee for an office. Where there is more than one nominee for an office, the voting shall be by written ballot for that office, majority of votes cast electing. Section 8 Filling of Vacancies Vacancies occurring between Annual Gatherings shall be filled by the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team (PWP/CT) based on the recommendations provided by the Search Committee. In case of a vacancy in an elected position, the Administrative Committee may appoint an interim until the position is filled. Section 9 Terms of Office All Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team (PWP/CT) members, except the Moderator-Elect and Treasurer-Elect shall be elected for two-year terms, and shall remain inactive for one year before becoming eligible to serve a second term in the same office, except as noted below for District Leader. If a leader has served more than half a term, it is to be considered a full term in that office. a. The Moderator-Elect and Treasurer-Elect shall have a term of one year only. b. The District Leader term of office shall be two years and District Leader shall be eligible to serve

two consecutive terms in the same District. c. The newly elected leaders shall be installed at the Annual Gathering and shall assume office

immediately. d. All Leaders shall complete their terms of office. e. The term for appointed leaders shall be one year. . Article VI – Gatherings Section 1 The Annual Gathering of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP) of Greater Atlanta shall be held the third Sunday of March, unless otherwise ordered by the PWP/CT. Section 2 Regular gatherings of the PWP/ CT shall be held in February, May, August, and November, unless otherwise ordered by the Administrative Committee. Section 3 Special gatherings of PWP of Greater Atlanta may be called by the PWP/CT. Written notice shall be sent to Congregational Moderators thirty- (30) days’ prior, stating the business to be transacted. No other business shall be transacted except that which is mentioned in the call of the special gathering. Section 4 Special gatherings of the PWP/CT may be called by the Administrative Committee. Notice shall be given to all PWP/CT members ten (10) days prior. No other business shall be transacted except the specific business that is mentioned in the call of the special gathering.



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Article VII – Committees Section 1 Administrative Committee a. The Administrative Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Presbyterian

Women in the Presbytery and Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team (PWP/CT) between regular meetings, and shall report any action to the PWP/CT at its next meeting.

b. The Administrative Committee shall consist of the Moderator, Vice-Moderator, Secretary, Treasurer, Treasurer-Elect, District Leader Coordinator, Moderator of Search Committee and Moderator-Elect, all with voice and vote.

c. The Secretary shall record Administrative Committee minutes. In the case of virtual meetings, the secretary shall keep an electronic file of email exchanges.

d. A quorum shall be at least three (3), including the Moderator, who shall serve as Chair. Section 2 District Leader Committee a. The District Leader Committee shall consist of the District Leader Coordinator and the District

Leaders. The Moderator shall serve Ex-Officio. b. The District Leader Coordinator, appointed by the Moderator, shall chair the District Leader

Committee and provide coordination among and knowledge and support to the District Leaders. Section 3 Finance Committee a. The Finance Committee shall prepare the Annual Budget to be adopted at the Annual Gathering,

and to be published in the Yearbook/Directory. b. The Finance Committee shall prepare the Annual Budget for distribution to the PWC thirty (30)

days prior to the adoption at the Annual Gathering. c. The Finance Committee shall consist of the Treasurer as chair, Vice-Moderator, District Leader

Coordinator, the Moderator Ex-Officio, Treasurer-Elect and two (2) other members of the PWP/CT, to be appointed by the Moderator.

d. The Finance Committee shall make recommendations in response to funding requests. Section 4 Search Committee a. The Search Committee shall consist of the Moderator of the Search Committee and at least five

members, no more than six, and shall reflect diversity. Term of service shall be two years, with election of half the members in even years and the rest in odd years.

b. Members of the Search Committee shall not succeed themselves and shall be ineligible for one (1) year for nomination to another position on the PWP/CT, with the exception that a member of the Search Committee may be nominated as Moderator of the Search Committee.

c. The Search Committee may prepare and distribute forms and letters in order to solicit a broad range of potential and recommended nominees.

d. The Search Committee shall prepare a list of nominees for presentation at the Annual Gathering of PWP.

e. The prepared list of nominees shall be distributed to the PWC thirty (30) days prior to the Annual gathering at which the election shall occur.

f. The Search Committee shall provide recommendations to the PWP/CT to fill vacancies occurring between Annual Gatherings.



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Article VIII – Amendments Section 1 Members of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP) of Greater Atlanta may propose amendments in writing to the Administrative Committee for action and recommendation to the PWP/CT. Section 2 These Bylaws may be amended at an Annual Gathering by a two-thirds vote of those present and voting, provided written notice of the proposed amendments has been submitted by the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team to Presbyterian Women in the Congregations (PWC) at least thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Gathering. Section 3 These Bylaws may also be amended at an Annual Gathering without prior written notice by a three-fourths vote of those present and voting. Any such proposed amendments must be submitted in writing. Section 4 These Bylaws may be suspended at an Annual Gathering by a two-thirds vote of those present and voting provided notice of such suspension has been submitted in writing to the members thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Gathering. Article IX – Quorum The quorum for a Annual Gathering of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP) of Greater Atlanta shall represent at least one-fourth of the Congregational PW’s groups in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Article X – Dissolution In the event the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP) of Greater Atlanta disbands, after all duties and obligations have been met, the monies remaining in the treasury shall be sent to the Treasurer of the PW Churchwide Coordinating Team (PW CCT). Article XI – Standing Rules PWP CT may adopt Standing Rules in conjunction with the Bylaws. Article XII – Parliamentary Authority Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern PW in all cases to which they are applicable and to which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws and the current edition of the Book of Order of the PC (USA) The above bylaws were revised at the PW Annual Gathering on March 15, 2015.



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STANDING RULES PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA


PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)

1. Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP) of Greater Atlanta may take an offering for a specific purpose at the Annual Gathering.

2. Mileage for authorized PW business shall be reimbursed at the rate reflected in the Annual PW Presbytery Budget.

3. Courtesies a. Illness: A get well card shall be sent by the Spiritual Growth and Development to a

member who is hospitalized or who is confined at home. b. Death of a Member: A Memorial gift of $50.00 shall be made in the deceased member’s

name and an acknowledgment sent to the family of the deceased. c. Death of an Immediate Family Member: Upon the death of an immediate family member,

a card of condolence shall be sent to the member. (“Family” shall be interpreted as husband, parent, guardian, siblings, child or others living in the member’s household.)

d. Outgoing Moderator Gift: On occasion of the end of term for the Moderator PWP, an Honorary Life Membership or appropriate gift shall be awarded.

4. District Leaders Reimbursement: District Leaders shall be reimbursed as follows for expenses related to carrying out their job description:

a. Mileage to include to and from training events, district church events and worship services.

b. Cost of supplies (envelopes, paper, etc.) c. Printing charges d. Postage e. Toll calls

5. Special Courtesies: Special Courtesies may be extended to a member of the CT at the discretion of the Moderator in an amount not to exceed $25.00.

6. Duties and Responsibilities of Elected Leaders and Members-at-Large: Attend all meetings of the PWP CT and fulfill the following duties and responsibilities: Elected Leaders

a. Moderator i. Preside at all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery

Coordinating Team (PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Prepare an agenda and provide copies to CT for all meetings/gatherings. iii. Represent PW at Presbytery, Synod and Churchwide meetings/gatherings. iv. Attend Churchwide Gatherings as a voting representative. v. Appoint voting representatives to Churchwide Gathering as instructed by

Churchwide Coordinating Team (CCT). vi. Serve as a member of Coordinating Council of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. vii. Attend Presbytery meetings. viii. Serve as a member of the Christian Education Ministry Team of the Presbytery of

Greater Atlanta. ix. Serve as a member of Synod CT.



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x. Communicate information to CT from Presbytery, Synod and Churchwide with the assistance of the Vice Moderator.

xi. Attend conferences representing PW (Synod, Churchwide, Montreat Women’s, etc.).

xii. Call meetings as necessary. xiii. Provide and present written Annual Report to PW at Annual Gathering and

present written report to Presbytery of Greater Atlanta at the stated winter meeting.

xiv. Be knowledgeable about CT job descriptions and plan orientation/training with the Leader Development and/or Vice Moderator, and District Leader Training with the District Leader Coordinator.

xv. Serve as Ex-Officio member of all committees, except Search. xvi. Serve as chair of the Administrative Committee. xvii. Develop a long-range planning program with the CT, as appropriate. xviii. Receive and respond to correspondence. xix. Appoint leaders for positions named in Article IV – Leadership, Section 7 of

Bylaws. May appoint a parliamentarian. xx. Appoint Audit Committee, including a Chair. xxi. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

b. Vice-Moderator

i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team (PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering.

ii. Preside at all meetings/gatherings in the absence of the Moderator. iii. Become familiar with all of the responsibilities of the Moderator. iv. Represent Presbyterian Women (PW) as requested by the Moderator. v. Be responsible for the physical arrangements of Coordinating Team (CT)

Gatherings and other PW Gatherings. vi. Chair the Bylaws Committee. vii. Assist with communications, as requested by the Moderator. viii. Assume the Office of Moderator in the event the Moderator is unable to serve. ix. Present Credentials and Attendance report at Gatherings and Workshops. x. Be responsible for yearly calendar. xi. Serve on the Administrative Committee. xii. Serve as a member of the Finance Committee. xiii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

c. Moderator-Elect


ii. Become knowledgeable of all responsibilities of Moderator. iii. Represent PW as requested by the Moderator. iv. May be invited by Moderator to meetings that will acquaint her with her future

office. v. Serve on the Administrative Committee.

d. Secretary


ii. Keep accurate minutes of all PWP/CT meetings and submit for approval. A copy of the minutes should be sent to the Moderator within two weeks following the meeting.

iii. Provide minutes of Annual Gathering for approval and for publication in the Yearbook.

iv. Keep accurate roll of attendance at all PWP/CT meetings. v. Respond to correspondence as requested by the Moderator or CT.



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vi. Serve on the Administrative Committee. vii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

e. Treasurer


ii. Receive contributions from Presbyterian Women (PW) in the congregations and forward as appropriate.

iii. Prepare quarterly contribution summary for distribution to Treasurers of PWC. iv. Notify Treasurers of Presbyterian Women in Congregations (PWC) the name and

address of PWP Treasurer immediately upon taking office. v. Notify District Leaders of deadlines for remitting contributions. vi. Disburse quarterly contributions for Churchwide PW. vii. Disburse quarterly Synod PW pledge. viii. Disburse contributions for Honorary Life Membership as received. ix. Disburse all other contributions received from churches, appropriately. x. Disburse payments as directed by the budget of PWP and Presbytery CT. xi. Have reimbursement forms available at CT meetings. Reimburse funds in a

timely manner. xii. Keep accurate financial records, receipts, and disbursements of all PW funds. xiii. Submit written current financial report, which includes pledges and contributions

by church, at each CT meeting xiv. Submit a written Annual Report to PWP to be included in the Yearbook. xv. Submit financial records for audit when requested. xvi. Serve as Chair of Finance Committee. xvii. Present a proposed budget at the February PWP/CT meeting and the Annual

Gathering. xviii. Serve on the Administrative Committee. xix. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

f. Treasurer-Elect


ii. Become knowledgeable of Treasurer’s responsibilities. iii. Serve on Budget Committee. iv. Serve on Audit Committee.

g. Moderator of Search Committee


ii. Convene meetings of Search Committee. iii. Maintain a data base of names of women who have been submitted for

leadership positions. iv. Administer the work of the Search Committee. v. Present the names of women called to leadership positions in Presbyterian

Women in the Presbytery (PWP) for election at the Annual Gathering. vi. Have a thorough knowledge of all positions and PW principles and purpose. vii. Serve on the Administrative Committee. viii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

h. District Leader


ii. Have full knowledge of the work of Presbyterian Women (PW), attending all PW gatherings, workshops, seminars, retreats, and be familiar with all PW and PC (USA) resources.



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iii. Make regular contact with each assigned church by telephone, mail, email, and in person.

iv. Share information, enthusiasm, resources and leadership training with Presbyterian Women in the congregation.

v. Visit churches and represent Presbytery of Greater Atlanta at church PW events. vi. Bring ideas, concerns and needs of Congregational PW to the attention of

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery (PWP/CT). vii. Keep a record of activities of each church. viii. Provide news of local church activities for inclusion in quarterly issues of

PathWays. ix. Assist in organizing new PW groups. x. Provide support and leadership for networking among PWC. xi. Encourage participation in Church Women United and other ecumenical groups. xii. Provide information on and encourage participation in Honorary Life

Memberships. xiii. Introduce her successor to church PW Moderators and pass on resources and

records pertaining to the position.

i. Historian i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating

Team (PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Request annual historical reports from Presbyterian Women in the

Congregations (PWC) Historians. iii. Provide training and resources for PWC Historians. iv. Gather and maintain written and pictorial history of all activities related to

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery v. Write an Annual Historical Report of PWP based on data from # 4 above. vi. Submit a copy of the Annual Historical Report of PWP to Presbyterian Women in

the Synod (PWS) at the prescribed time. vii. Receive and forward PWC Annual Historical Reports to appropriate location viii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

Members-at-Large

a. Spiritual Development and Growth i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating

Team (PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Provide a prayer and devotional for PWP/CT. iii. Be informed about spiritual growth resources. iv. Promote use of PW Bible Study. v. Promote prayer groups. vi. Maintain contact with all CT and shepherd those with prayer requests and

concerns. Inform CT of prayer requests and concerns. vii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

b. Leader Development


ii. Plan annual workshops for Presbyterian Women in the Congregation (PWC). iii. Provide evaluation of annual workshops. iv. Be familiar with resources: Horizons, Mission Yearbook, audio-visuals and other

study material pertaining to Coordinating Team (CT) leadership and promote them in conjunction with the Resource Coordinator.

v. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

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ii. Be informed and provide information about local mission projects. iii. Promote local Presbytery causes. iv. Promote Presbyterian Seminaries in Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. v. May serve on the Presbytery’s Outreach Ministry Team. vi. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

d. Global Mission


ii. Be informed and provide information about global mission projects. iii. Promote work of missionaries. iv. Provide information about special global missions v. May serve on the Presbytery’s Outreach Ministry Team. vi. Promote participation in “Together in Service” within each PWC. vii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

e. Resource Coordinator


ii. Be informed and provide information of available resource materials, including Horizons and Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study.

iii. Promote available resources at the PWP/CT. iv. Order materials and new publications. v. Display available resource materials at all meetings and events, as appropriate. vi. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

f. African-American Representative


ii. Bring concerns of African-American women to the attention of PWP. iii. Encourage participation and involvement of African-American women in the PW. iv. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

g. Asian Representative


ii. Bring concerns of Asian women to the attention of PWP. iii. Encourage participation and involvement of Asian women in the PWP and PWC. iv. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

h. Hispanic/Latin Representative


ii. Bring concerns of Hispanic/Latin women to the attention of PWP. iii. Encourage participation and involvement of Hispanic/Latin women in the PWP

and PWC. iv. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

i. African Immigrant Representative i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating

Team (PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Bring concerns of African Immigrant women to the attention of PWP. iii. Encourage participation of African Immigrant women in the PWP and PWC.



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iv. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

j. Issues Coordinator i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating

Team (PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Be informed and provide information about current issues relevant to the mission

and Purpose of PW. iii. May serve on the Presbytery’s Advocacy Committee. iv. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

7. Duties and Responsibilities of Appointed Leaders. Attend all meetings of the PWP/CT and the Annual Gathering. Appointed Leaders

a. Church Women United i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating

Team (PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Report to the PWP/CT the activities of Church Women United. iii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

b. Columbia Friendship Circle (CFC)


ii. Report to the PWP/CT the activities of CFC. iii. Attend CFC Council Meeting and dinner the day before Come See Columbia Day

in April. iv. Attend Come See Columbia Day in April. v. Prepare a CFC display and attend PWP Fall Workshops. vi. Attend CFC Council Meeting and dinner in October. vii. Act as liaison for communication between both groups. viii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

c. Conference for the Caring Community


ii. Chair a committee of at least three (3), for theme and program; publicity, budget and registration; planning, and working with host church.

iii. Report on the activities of Committee. iv. Promote the Mission Statement of the Conference. v. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

d. District Leader Coordinator


ii. Chair the District Leader Committee. iii. Distribute material to the District Leaders for the PWP/CT members. iv. Relay information and requests to District Leaders when needed. v. Mail a copy of all distributed material to each District Leader absent from the

PWP/CT meeting. vi. Coordinate the training of the District Leaders of the Presbytery of Greater

Atlanta each year. vii. Attend specific conferences and meetings when requested by the PWP

Moderator. viii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

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ii. Report to the PWP/CT the activities of Johnson C. Smith/PW Smith Seminary Supporters

iii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

f. Mission Haven i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating

Team (PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Report to the PWP/CT the activities of Johnson C. Smith/PW Smith Seminary

Supporters iii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

g. Pathyways Editor

Pathways is the newsletter of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. It is published quarterly, in February, June, August and November.

i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team (PWP/CT) meetings and the Annual Gathering.

ii. Gather information which should be included in PathWays. iii. Collect articles from PWP CT members and others. Solicit information from

appropriate sources. iv. Compile articles and lay-out newsletter using Microsoft Publisher or similar

software. Edit document to insure accuracy and readability. v. Maintain electronic list for email distribution to PWP CT, church PW leaders, and

other constituents of PWP. (File should be converted to .pdf format before sending by email).

vi. Print paper copies and mail via postal mail to those CT members and church moderators who don’t have email.

vii. Send to Presbytery Office for posting on website. viii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

h. Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Inc.


ii. Report activities/events of Presbyterian Village Auxiliary (PVA). iii. Serve as liaison between PWP CT and Presbyterian Village Auxiliary. iv. Attend Board meetings of Presbyterian Village Auxiliary, report events of PWP

CT and participate in the activities of PVA. v. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.



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i. Spiritual Retreat


ii. Report activities of the Committee. iii. Chair a committee of at least three (3), for theme and program; publicity, budget

and registration; planning, and working with host location. iv. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

j. Thornwell Home for Children (Thornwell) i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating

Team (PWP/CT) meetings and the Annual Gathering. ii. Report activities/events of Thornwell to PWP/CT. iii. Serve as liaison between PWP CT and Thornwell. iv. Report events of PWP/CT and participate in the activities of Thornwell. v. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

k. Villa International - Atlanta


ii. Report events of Villa to PWP/CT. iii. Serve as liaison between PWP/CT and Villa. iv. Report events of PWP/CT and participate in the activities of Villa. v. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

l. Yearbook/Directory Editor

The Yearbook/Directory is the information resource for Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. It is published annually, in August.

i. Collect directory updates from the District Leaders on their district church PW coordinating team changes for Part 2 of the Yearbook.

ii. Collect updates from PWP CT Moderator and Treasurer for Part 1 of the Yearbook. The updates include:

a. PWP CT Calendar b. Moderator’s Report to the Presbytery c. Financial Report d. Budget e. Auditors Report f. Synod of South Atlantic Coordinating Team directory g. Annual Gathering Minutes

iii. Compile the information, send to PWP CT for review, and then finalize. iv. Build email distribution list from church directory. v. Distribute to PWP CT and church email distribution list. vi. Have hard copies made for those that do not have email addresses. vii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.



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ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CONREGATIONS

Congregation District Congregation District Congregation District

Alpharetta 1 Fayette 7 New Korean - Riverdale

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Atlanta Korean 11 Fellowship 6 New Life 7

Atlanta Taiwanese 3 First Afrikan 5 Newnan 8

Atlanta – First 10 Friendship 8 Norcross 2

Austell 9 Good News Garden

11 North Avenue 10

Barnesville – First 6 Good Shepherd 3 North Decatur 4

Bethany 5 Greenville 8 Northminster 1

Bremen – First 9 Griffin – First 6 Northwest 1

Buford 2 Gum Creek 5 Oakhurst 4

Canaan Korean 11 Hamilton Mill 2 Oglethorpe 2

Carrollton 9 Hanbit 11 Ormewood Park 10

Central 10 Hemphill Memorial 6 Peachtree 1

Centro Familiar Cristiano

1 Hillside 4 Philadelphia 7

Church of the Master

9 Horeb 5 Pleasant Hill 2

Church of the New Covenant

2 Jackson 6 Porterdale 5

Church of Resurrection 5 Johns Creek 2 Radcliffe 9

Clairmont 4 Jonesboro – First 7 Rehoboth 4

College Park 7 Kairos 10 Rice Memorial 9

Columbia 4 Kelley 6 Rock Spring 10

Conyers 5 Kenyan Women 12 Roswell 1

Covenant 1 Korean Central 11 Shallowford 2

Cristos Para Las Naciones

2 Korean Community

11 Shalom NCD 3

Covington – First 5 LaGrange – First 8 Smyrna 5

Crossroads 3 Lawrenceville 2 St. Andrews 3

Dallas - Dodd 8 Loyd 8 St. Luke’s 1

Decatur 4 Luther Hays 5 Stockbridge 6

Druid Hills 10 Manchester – Warm Springs

8 The Summit 7

Eastminster 3 McDonough 6 Tallapoosa 9

Ebenezer -Hogansville

8 Memorial Drive 3 Timberridge 6

Ebenezer Brazilian 1 Monroe – First 3 Trinity – Atlanta 1

El Buen Pastor Morningside 10 Trinity – Decatur 4

El Nazareno 7 Morrow 7 West Point 8

Emory 4 Mount Vernon 1 Westhills 9

Fairview 2 Westminster 3

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