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2019 PW YEARBOOK

PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA

Synod of South Atlantic

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

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA

SYNOD OF SOUTH ATLANTIC

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.



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Contents PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN IN THE PRESBYTERY of GREATER ATLANTA ........................................... 6

PW Coordinating Team (as of April 2019) ............................................................................................. 6

2019-2020 Leaders .......................................................................................................................... 6

District Leaders ................................................................................................................................ 7

Elected Members at Large ............................................................................................................... 8

Appointed Leaders ........................................................................................................................... 9

2019 Annual Gathering -- Minutes ................................................................................................. 10

Important Dates to Remember ............................................................................................................ 12

2018 Financial Report .......................................................................................................................... 13

2014-2018 Pass-Through Funds to PW(PCUSA) and Mission Partners ............................................ 15

Audit Committee Report …………………………………………………………………………………..16

2019 Budget ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Directions for Treasurer in the Congregation ...................................................................................... 18

Remittance Form ................................................................................................................................. 19

Moderator’s Annual Report .................................................................................................................. 20

PW NATIONAL STAFF .............................................................................................................................. 23

SYNOD OF SOUTH ATLANTIC ................................................................................................................. 24

Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team (as of April 2019) .............................................................. 24

2018-2021 PW BOARD of DIRECTORS ................................................................................................... 26

PRESBYTERIAN GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................... 27

BYLAWS ..................................................................................................................................................... 31

STANDING RULES .................................................................................................................................... 38

ALPHABETICAL LISTING of CONREGATIONS ...................................................................................... 47



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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN IN THE PRESBYTERY of GREATER ATLANTA

Brothers and sisters, I myself don’t think I’ve reached it, but I do this one thing: I forget about the things behind me and reach out for the things ahead of me. The goal I pursue is the prize of God’s upward call in Christ Jesus. -- Philippians 3:13–14

I am encouraged to look ahead based on more knowledge of PW at the Presbytery level this year and even more importantly, knowing the amazing women you are that are willing and more than able to serve alongside me. I have always enjoyed meeting new people and learning how we can find unique ways to both love and serve our Lord. This joy has been magnified as I have met you in our Presbytery and enjoyed learning so much from you.

Thank you for your love and willingness to walk this journey together. And…stay tuned for more opportunities!

Your humble servant, Gwynne Mesimer PW Moderator, 2018-2020

PW Coordinating Team (as of April 2019) 2019-2020 Leaders

Moderator Gwynne Mesimer 678-787-8239 [email protected]

Northminster ‘20

Moderator-Elect Jo Ann Nelson 404-791-3679 [email protected]

Lawrenceville ‘20

Vice Moderator/ Spiritual Growth

Gay Alston 770-572-6117 [email protected]

New Life ‘21

Secretary

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

Eastminster ‘21

Treasurer Barbara Wilson 770-377-3587 [email protected], [email protected]

Lawrenceville ‘20

Treasurer-Elect CJ Drymon 404-325-1827 [email protected]

Shallowford ‘20

Historian Barbara Leath 404-696-1890 [email protected]

Church of the Master ‘20

Search Moderator Kelly Weirich 770-939-5548 [email protected]

Shallowford ‘21












District Leaders

District 1 Faye Cashwell 770-409-1960 H 404-202-1223 C [email protected]

Saint Luke’s ‘21

District 2 Janet Uthlaut 770-923-9762 [email protected]

Eastminster ‘20

District 3 Jo Moore 404-634-4544 H 404-694-0605 C [email protected]

Shallowford (interim)

District 4 Peggy Bolton 404-768-6594 H 404-295-9944 C [email protected]

Radcliffe ‘20

District 5 Alice Moore 404-243-1500 [email protected]

Hillside ‘21

District 6 Susie Grant 770-954-9356 H 404-514-1688 C [email protected]

Morrow ‘20

District 7

Mary Lou Montgomery 770-460-3326 H 770-630-0105 C [email protected]

Fayette ‘21

District 8 Barbara Henderson 678-364-9095 H 678-770-2591 C [email protected]

Peachtree City ‘20

District 9 Maureen Hill 404-699-2383 H 404-434-5045 C [email protected]

North Avenue ‘21

District 10 Paula Coleman 404-401-3453 [email protected]

Radcliffe ‘20

District 11 Chol Sik Kim 912-980-5576 C [email protected]

Korean Community ‘21

District 12 Keziah Kemau 678-939-2198 [email protected]

North Avenue ‘20















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Elected Members at Large

Justice & Peace Karen Turney 913-620-2278 [email protected]

Covenant ‘20

Leader Development

Pepe Bowman Westerfield 770-460-8761 [email protected]

Fayette ‘21

Missions Co-Coordinator

Betty Slater 404-237-6806 H 404-295-5914 C [email protected]

Peachtree ‘20

Missions Co-Coordinator

Elisabeth Dillard 404-422-3200 C [email protected]

Peachtree ‘20

Racial-Ethnic Liaison

Sheila Louder 404-376-6648 [email protected]

New Life ‘20

Resource Coordinator

Celestine Tory 404-762-7474 [email protected]

Rice Memorial ‘20

Search Committee Member (odd year)

Sylvia Wilson 404-289-3092 W 404-642-0255 C [email protected]

Hillside ‘21

Search Committee Member (odd year)

Debra Durden 770-478-7203 H 770-778-5412 C [email protected]

Philadelphia ‘21

Search Committee Member (even year)

Vivian Granger 404-288-6768 [email protected]

Trinity - Decatur ‘20

Search Committee Member (even year)

Pat Randolph 770-233-0367 H 770-468-7578 C [email protected]

Philadelphia ‘20













Appointed Leaders

Mission Partner Liaisons

AMIS Karen Turney 913-620-2278 [email protected]

Covenant/ Clairmont ‘20

Church Women United

Open

‘20

Columbia Friendship Circle

Betsy Turner 678-642-9810 [email protected]

Stockbridge ‘20

Johnson C. Smith/ PW Smith Seminary Supporters

Open ‘20

Mission Haven Janet Uthlaut 770-923-9762 [email protected]

Eastminster ‘20

Presbyterian Homes of Georgia

Betty Marie Stewart 678-421-0613 [email protected]

Shallowford (interim)

Thornwell Beverly Roberts 770-972-9566 [email protected]

Eastminster ‘20

Villa International Gretta Wray Burns 404-636-2069 404-545-3121 C [email protected]

Clairmont ‘20

Organizational Support

District Leader Coordinator (interim)

Pat Randolph 770-233-0367 H 770-468-7578 C [email protected]

Philadelphia ‘20

PathWays Editor Mary Martin 770-441-0373 H 404-345-8597 C [email protected]

St. Luke’s ‘20

Spiritual Retreat Coordinator

Elizabeth Hiatt 770-314-9795 [email protected]

Peachtree City ‘20

Yearbook / Directory Editor

Kelly Weirich 770-939-5548 [email protected]

Shallowford ‘20













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2019 Annual Gathering -- Minutes

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Synod of South Atlantic Sunday, March 17, 2019

Dobbs Chapel, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia

The 32nd Annual Gathering of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery was called to order by Moderator Gwynne Mesimer at 2:00 p.m. She offered an opening prayer to the women assembled. A procession of banners to the front of the sanctuary was introduced by Sheila Louder. The banners represented the women's creativity of several churches: Fayette, Trinity (Decatur), Shallowford, Clairmont, Eastminster, Hillside, Rice Memorial, Mount Vernon, St. Luke's and New Life Presbyterian Churches. Moderator Mesimer thanked the women of the host church and Kelly Weirich for playing the piano for worship. Agenda items in the Annual Gathering Program packet were approved by common consent. Moderator Mesimer highlighted some items; in particular an explanation of the Matthew 28 Project which will receive one half of the Gathering offering. Credentials Report

Churches represented: 26 Attendance: 92 Presbyterian Women plus one guest

Honorary Life Member Recognition Moderator Mesimer recognized the women who received Presbyterian Women's Honorary Life Membership in 2018 by their local Presbyterian Women. Twenty women have been so recognized. Four of them were in attendance and were presented with a gift bag from Gwynne, delivered by Gaye Alston , Vice Moderator. Finance The 2018 financial report of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery was presented for information by Kelly Weirich in the absence of Treasurer Barbara Wilson. There were no questions about the report. An annual audit of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery accounts was made by Mary Martin, Pat Randolph, and Celestine Tory. They were thanked for this service. The 2019 Budget was approved by voice vote. Elections The following nominees for Synod of South Atlantic Presbyterian Women's Coordinating Team were presented for approval:

Vice Moderator/Planner: Diane Hamrick, Trinity Presbytery (SC) Presbyterian Women Board of Directors Representative: Molly McCarthy, Savannah Presbytery (GA) Search Moderator: Gayle Bone, St. Augustine Presbytery (FL) Racial Equity Member-at-Large: Jan Lewis, Northeast Georgia Presbytery (GA)

The motion to elect these women passed unanimously. The Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Search Committee Report was made by Mary Martin. Those nominated were: Moderator-Elect: Jo Ann Nelson, Lawrenceville



There were no additional nominations from the floor. Nominees were elected by voice vote. Installation of new coordinating team members Following the election, Dr. Mardee Rightmyer led the installation of coordinating team members with the Litany of Installation. The Presbyterian Women Pledge was recited by all and the incoming coordinating team members took part, pledging their service. The following retiring coordinating team members were presented with a gift by Moderator Mesimer: Carol Lunsford, Mary Martin, Bernita Winfrey, and Carol MacGregor Keynote Address: "Flourish" Aisha Brooks-Lytle, Executive Presbyter of Greater Atlanta Presbytery, presented her vision for healthy leaders and congregations with dynamic encouragement. Presbyterian Women will flourish as it is equipping healthy innovative leaders. She highlighted the practices of prayers, personal, community and in congregational teams. "Pray often, but switch it up" in reference to Joan Gray's quote, where there are barriers to communal prayer. Presbyterian Women is to reclaim our "call stories", overcome barriers to what we are passionate about, and "model" to others our unity in the body of Christ. (Deut 6:4, Micah 6:8, Amos 5:4, John 3:16)

1) prayer, 2 ) pass ion, 3 ) pr iesthood, 4) purpose - to "f lour ish" Offering Gifts given to the offering are being divided between Presbyterian Women's Mission Pledge (Annual Fund) and the Matthew 28 Project in Haiti's central plateau which provides education and food supplements to hundreds of children daily.

Offering total: $908.90 Closing: "Moderators' Moment" Moderator Mesimer offered closing remarks looking toward the next year. "It has been my prayerful desire to work with the CT to:

• Prayerfully consider ways to support the women in our Presbytery

• Provide opportunities for women to grow in their faith

• Give thanks for our walk with God which is ours by grace through faith

• Support the connectional relationship with Presbytery and share ways to make that evident in our programming"

Looking toward the next year, the Coordinating Team will use the recently approved process for presbytery wide events. CT members will consider quarterly seminar style gatherings on topics such as missions and Bible Study and to focus on using central locations when possible (churches, seminary). A benediction was offered by Rev. Aisha Brooks-Lytle. The closing hymn was Blest Be the Tie That Binds. Adjournment: 3:30 p.m. Carol MacGregor, Secretary



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2019 – 2020

Important Dates to Remember March 30 AMIS International Potluck, home of Susan Davidson, 6:30pm April 5-8 Ecumenical Advocacy Days in Washington, DC (scholarships available) April 25 Come See Columbia Day, Columbia Theological Seminary, 9:00 a.m. registration;

program begins at 10:00; stay after lunch for a tour of Mission Haven May 3 May Friendship Day -- CWU Atlanta @ Peachtree Christian Church, 10 :00 am CWU DeKalb @ Living Grace Lutheran Church; 11:00 am May 11 Mother’s Day Tea; Villa International, 2:00-4:00 p.m. May 12 Mother’s Day Offering; Caring Hands Fund for Presbyterian Homes of Georgia June 1 PathWays summer deadline for articles June 15 PathWays publication date (summer) June 15 Moderator/Treasurer/District Leader Training; location TBD, 9:00 a.m. June 15 PWP Coordinating Team meeting; location TBD, 11:30 a.m. July 13 Moderator/Treasurer/District Leader Training; location TBD, 9:00 a.m. August 5-7 Horizons Bible Study (taught by author); Columbia Theological Seminary, 9:00 a.m. August 10 PWP Coordinating Team meeting; location TBD, 9:00 a.m. August 15 PathWays fall deadline for articles September 1 PathWays publication date (fall) September 21 AMIS Welcome Reception September ?? Fall Seminar/Workshops: ?? September 6 Human Rights Celebration – CWU DeKalb @ East Lake United Methodist; 10:00 am October 20 Viva Villa! at Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation; 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm October 20-21 Presbyterian Homes Ceilidh Auction & Golf Tournament at Atlanta Athletic Club October 25-27 2019 Synod Gathering of Presbyterian Women, St. Simons Island November 1 World Community Day (CWU combined) Peachtree Christian Church, 10:30 am November 9 PWP Coordinating Team meeting; location TBD, 9:00 a.m. November 15 PathWays winter deadline for articles November 28 Host an International Student for Thanksgiving (AMIS) November 29 Drop off date #1 for Santa Claus Express gifts (Presbyterian Homes) December 1 PathWays publication date (winter) December 6 Drop off date #2 for Santa Claus Express gifts (Presbyterian Homes) Dec. 18-28 AMIS: Christmas International House (host a student for one or both weeks) Jan. 29? PWP Coordinating Team meeting; location TBD, 9:00 a.m. Jan./Feb./Mar. Winter Retreat/Seminar? January 31 Historical Reports due to PWP Historian, Barbara Leath February 1 PathWays spring deadline for articles February 15 PathWays publication date (spring) March 6 World Day of Prayer, focus on Zimbabwe March 8 International Women’s Day March UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York, NY March 15 33rd Annual Gathering; location and time TBD



2018 Financial Report

Beginning Operating Balance (12/31/2017) Transfer of Fall Workshop 2017 Dedicated Fund Balance to Operating Account (1/1/2018) Adjusted Beginning Balance Operating Account (1/1/2018)

$ 7,301.91 $ 50.00

$7,351.91

2018 Budget

2018 Actual

Comments

INCOME

Presbytery-Synod Support $5,800.00 $5,487.25 Shortfall: $312.75

Cash Donations $100.00

Total Income $5,800.00 $5,587.25

EXPENSES

Annual Gathering $250.00 $0.00 No expense submitted in 2018

Bank Fees $20.00 $0.00

Churchwide / Synod Gatherings Delegate Reserve

$900.00 $900.00 Designated Funds

Coordinating Team (CT) Meeting Expenses

$100.00 $0.00 No expense submitted in 2018

Moderator Expenses $250.00 $245.00

Pathways $50.00 $0.00 No expense submitted in 2018

Postage $25.00 $87.88

Scholarships - PW Gatherings $1,100.00 $1,100.00 Designated Funds

Retreat $500.00 $500.00

Supplies & Printing $100.00 $44.41

Support for Global Exchange and USA Mission Experience (USAME)

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

pay $225 for Global Exchange & USAME

Synod Support $1,440.00 $1,440.00 4 quarterly payments of $360

Team Mileage $120.00 $158.25

Training Workshops $270.00 $374.94 Includes security fee for Fall Workshop *

Mission Haven $200.00 $200.00

PW Annual Fund $325.00 $325.00

Unbudgeted Expenses $498.84 Becoming the Beloved Community **

Total Expenses $5,800.00 $6,024.32

NET -$437.07

Ending Operating Balance (12/31/2018) $6,914.84

* Donation of $150.00 received 1/19 toward security charges for 2018 Fall Workshop

** January 2019 CT Meeting approval to reimburse operating account for support of special event.



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2018 Financial Report (con’t)

Designated Account Balances (12/31/2018)

Churchwide/Synod Gathering Voting Delegates $ 2,419.65

Scholarship Fund $ 1,950.00

New Beginnings Fund $ 526.80

Bettie J. Durrah Scholarship Fund $ 1,113.13

Global Exchange & USAME Support Fund $ 175.00

Spring Retreat $ 836.18

Total Designated Funds $ 7,020.76

CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE (12/31/18) (Operating + Designated) $13,935.60 SAVINGS ACCOUNT BALANCE (12/31/18) $16,253.45 GRAND TOTAL (All Accounts) (12/31/18) $30,189.05

Voting Delegates, $2,419.65

Scholarship Fund, $1,950.00

New Beginnings Fund, $526.80

Bettie J. Durrah Scholarship Fund, $1,113.13

Global Exchange & USAME Support, $175.00 Spring Retreat,

$836.18

Operating Balance, $6,914.84

PWP Checking Account Balanceas of 12/31/2018 = $ 13,935



2018 Financial Report (con’t)

2014-2018 Pass-Through Funds to PW(PCUSA) and Mission Partners

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Birthday Offering $9,413.86 $10,182.64 $11,479.09 $10,251.25 $11,795.65

Honorary Life Pin

$2,390.00 $1,510.00 $2,090.00 $2,815.00 $1,345.00

Least Coin $1,496.10 $842.32 $1,928.52 $2,072.71 $1,887.43

Mission Pledge $5,641.00 $5,675.00 $7,238.58 $8,324.25 $7,001.75

Thank Offering $9,295.85 $6,369.78 $7,285.62 $6,932.65 $10,118.59

Together-in-Service

$230.00

PW CELEBRATION GIVING

$28,236.81 $24,579.74 $30,021.81 $30,625.86 $32,148.42

Childspring International

$100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $50.00

Church Women United

$146.51 $70.00 $170.00 $170.00 $545.00

Columbia Friendship Circle

$848.14 $1,896.36 $1,116.15 $800.34 $1,244.18

Haiti Missions $100.00 $100.00 $100.00

Johnson C Smith

$745.44 $125.00 $125.00 $250.00

Mission Haven $1,714.50 $1,149.00 $2,653.13 $2,113.25 $2,195.00

Presbyterian Historical Foundation

$50.00

Presbyterian Homes

$720.00 $270.00 $492.00 $443.00 $625.00

Thornwell $1,881.51 $1,575.00 $1,325.00 $2,075.00 $1,675.00

Villa International

$100.00 $250.00 $250.00 $260.00

TOTAL OTHER GIVING

$5,410.66 $5,855.80 $6,331.28 $6,176.59 $6,944.18 TOTAL CELEBRATION GIVING

$33,647.47 $30,435.54 $36,353.09 $36,802.45 $39,092.60



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$11,795.65 Birthday

$1,345.00 Honorary Life Pin

3%

$1,887.43 Least Coin

5%

$7,001.75 Mission Pledge

$10,118.59 Thank Offering

$50.00 Childspring International

0%

$545.00 Church Women United

1%

$1,244.18 Columbia Friendship

Circle3%

$100.00 Haiti Missions

0%

$250.00 Johnson C Smith

1%

$2,195.00 Mission Haven

6%

$625.00 Presbyterian Homes

2%

$1,675.00 Thornwell

4% $260.00 Villa International

1%

Pass-Through Offerings in 2018 = $ 39,092.60



2019 Budget – approved March17, 2019

2016 Actual

2017 Actual

2018 Actual

Proposed 2019

Budget

Comments

INCOME

Presbytery-Synod Support $6,541.23 $5,110.65 $5,487.25 $5,400.00

Reserves $500.00 Fund special events

Cash Donations $100.00

Total Income $6,541.23 $5,110.65 $5,587.25 $5,900.00

EXPENSES

Annual Gathering $268.75 $0.00 $0.00 $200.00

Bank Fees $3.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Churchwide / Synod Gatherings - Voting Delegate Reserve

$900.00 $900.00 $900.00 $700.00 Designated Funds

Coordinating Team (CT) Meeting Expenses

$6.85 $100.00 $0.00 $100.00

Moderator Expenses $86.72 $0.00 $245.00 $250.00

PathWays $62.19 $140.00 $0.00 $50.00

Postage $0.00 $24.50 $87.88 $100.00

Scholarships - PW Gatherings $1,100.00 $1,200.00 $1,100.00 $900.00 Designated Funds

Retreat $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00

Special Events $500.00

Supplies & Printing $104.36 $8.40 $44.41 $50.00

Support for Global Exchange and USA Mission Experience (USAME)

$150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $125.00 Brings designated fund total for 2019 to $300.00

Synod Support $1,440.00 $1,600.00 $1,440.00 $1,400.00

Team Mileage $13.70 $81.25 $158.25 $120.00

Training Workshops $322.78 $92.55 $374.94 $380.00 Includes fall workshop funding

Mission Haven $0.00 $0.00 $200.00 $200.00

PW Annual Fund $0.00 $0.00 $325.00 $325.00 (Formerly Mission Pledge)

Unbudgeted Expenses $50.00 $1,000.00 $498.84

Total Expenses $5,008.35 $5,796.70 $6,024.32 $5,900.00



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Directions for Treasurer in the Congregation

There are many opportunities to support the missions and ministries of Presbyterian Women locally, at the presbytery and synod levels, and churchwide. Monies sent in support of our presbytery are shared with our synod. To aid with budget planning, we request that you complete and submit a Pledge Form by Nov. 15. A current Pledge Form is available from the PWP Treasurer, Barbara Wilson. 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:

Atlanta Ministry with International Students (AMIS), Church Women United (CWU), Columbia Friendship Circle, Johnson C. Smith Seminary, Mission Haven, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Thornwell, and Villa International. For information about the specific mission, please contact the respective Mission Partner Liaison on page 7. If you have questions about donating to these organizations, please contact the PWP Treasurer, Barbara Wilson.

Please use the remittance form on the following page to indicate the recipient(s) for which your contributions are intended and the amount for each beneficiary. Also, make sure your church name appears somewhere on the check.

Of Special Note: There is a separate form for PW Honorary Life Memberships, to be submitted

along with a $95 payment. Allow 4 weeks to receive pin and certificate. Please Do Not Send Honorary Life Membership Applications to Louisville! Forms are available from:

□ PWP CT Treasurer □ http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3223792/HLM_Form_for_Website.pdf

Please make checks payable to:

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN, PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA

Forward to: Barbara Wilson 6447 Sycamore Drive

Hoschton, GA 30548

770-377-3587 [email protected]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3223792/HLM_Form_for_Website.pdf




Remittance Form

Please check if

New Treasurer

New Address

Mail to: PW – Greater Atlanta c/o Barbara Wilson 6447 Sycamore Drive Hoschton, GA 30548

Please make check payable to PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN, PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA

Enclosed is check number _________________ Total amount $ _________________________

Congregation ________________________________________________ Date ______________

Treasurer’s name _________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _____________

Daytime phone __________________ Email ___________________________________________

Presbytery/Synod Support* (suggest $2.75 per active PW member annually)

$ PW Birthday Offering**

$ PW Thank Offering***

$

Mission Pledge* (PW Annual Fund)

$ Least Coin Offering

$ Columbia Friendship Circle

$

Honorary Life Membership+ (include add’l form)

$ AMIS $ Mission Haven $

Memorial/Recognition (specify recipient)

$ Johnson C. Smith Seminary

$ Presbyterian Homes of Georgia

$

Church Women United (specify Atlanta or DeKalb)

$ Thornwell $ Villa International

$

Other (please specify name and mailing address)

$

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

**Submit as soon as possible – preferably by June 10

***Submit as soon as possible – preferably by Dec. 10



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Moderator’s Annual Report

I want to first thank the members of this Coordinating Team for the opportunity to work with you this past year. It has been my prayerful desire to work with the CT to:

• Prayerfully consider ways to support the women in our Presbytery

• Provide opportunities for women to grow in their faith

• Give thanks for our walk with God which is ours by grace through faith

• Support the connectional relationship with Presbytery and share ways to make that evident in our programming

While I grew up Presbyterian as a Minister’s daughter, I realize I have much to learn about the mechanics of PW. I clearly understand the impact woman working and worshipping together can have not only on us but also on those we love. As we are filled with God’s stories of love and His amazing love for all of us, we are then equipped to fill others’ lives. We began the year with Moderator and Treasurer training for our newly installed church Moderators and Treasurers. We had two sessions throughout the Summer and Fall. Handouts included items needed as well as sample documents. We endorsed the 2018 – 2019 Horizons Bible Study: God’s Promise: I Am with You. We had a group attend the preparation course with the author at Columbia Theological Seminary. The author Amy Poling Sutherlun was a very thorough teacher and gave many great hints and additional information not included in the study guide. This is a most helpful session for those who can attend. Fall brought our workshop event at North Avenue Presbyterian Church. We had over 50 attendees and four speakers as well as Moderator / Treasurer training. The attendance was a good representative sampling of the churches in our Presbytery. The topics shared were:

• Living Life with Resilience - The Rev. Aisha Brooks-Lytle, Executive Presbyter, Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

• Planning for Resilience – Advanced Care Planning - Tammie Quest, MD, FAAHPM

• Resilience…in All Situations… Gun Violence – PC(USA) Overture and A Personal Story - Rev. Stephanie Bishop

• New Ways to teach an Old Theme…Bible Study - Kathy Dawson, PhD

Rev. Dr. D. Scott Weimer, Senior Pastor, welcomed us with prayer and later, shared with us about their daycare center that is targeted to help



homeless mothers. By offering free daycare, this allows women time to look for work knowing their children are cared for in their absence. See below for a sampling of comments received:

• Well organized

• Good mix of topics and speakers with opportunity to network with other PW’s

• Very enjoyable

• All the leaders had experienced living with Resilience. Made the topics real.

• Each segment intensive enough to be instructive

• Like the joint session with multiple speakers

• Great space, easy to get to, plenty of parking. Lunch was good.

In January, we hosted our Spring Retreat at Calvin Center. The keynote speaker was Rev. Alyce Spells Kelly. She is a conference speaker and Bible Study teacher, contributor to ecumenical and interdenominational churches, and both secular and Christian organizations. The Eighth Day is her second book. The Golden Boom, A Message of Hope and Promise to the Baby Boomer Generation is her first book. The attendance of 34 women was largely representative of District 7 with 45% of the attendees representing the southern area of our Presbytery. Six rooms were utilized by overnight attendees. The retreat and the retreat committee had overwhelmingly positive comments with the following being shared on the evaluations:

• Allows for various topics and allows one to choose topic in which

interested.

• Thanks for all the hard work the Retreat Committee did to make the

Retreat possible.

• This was one of my best days, it couldn’t be more meaningful.

• This retreat was a meaningful one to me.

• Good amount of time for each session.

• Exposure to other charities.

Some of the comments related to improving the retreat were:

• Calvin Center has become a bit dreary and rundown

• Date not good for others from my church

• Presbytery member attendance less than a local church

• Needed a wider audience

• Overnight is difficult for many; a one-day retreat is OK

In August, 24 women from our presbytery attended the Triennial Gathering of Presbyterian Women in Louisville, KY. During that conference, we secured



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our keynote speaker for the Winter Retreat as well as brought back much information for our churches.

In early 2018, a new need was brought to our attention. That need was communicated to our Coordinating Team during the Annual Gathering as well as during CT meetings. There has not been a clear process to obtain funding of new programs or venues. The request was made that we add a line item in the budget for this aspect of development. The Finance Committee met to discuss possible options to support this request. We determined the best way to handle this was to establish and distribute three documents to support new and / or evolving programming within our Presbytery for the development of women. The first is a process document to guide the group that is planning new programming toward this goal. The second document focuses on the proposed budget and the third is an evaluation plan. The documents were presented to the Coordinating Team at the CT meeting in January 2019. It is assumed that this process and supportive materials may require amendments as the needs of our community change.

Our future commitments include sending delegates to the PW Synod Gathering at Epworth by the Sea in October 2019. We will also survey our member churches to determine what / if any changes we make to our Fall Workshop and Spring Retreat. Our goal will be to increase attendance and diversify our audience. We will also explore alternative methods of Bible study such as E-learning, Bible study for young women, and ongoing seminars. Increasing the awareness of our church moderators regarding the connectional nature of our churches and Presbytery will remain a continued focus for the PW leaders in our Presbytery.

I remain grateful to continue serving as your PW Presbytery Moderator,

Gwynne Mesimer



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PW NATIONAL STAFF

Susan Jackson Dowd (844) 797-2872, x 5368 [email protected]

PW Executive Director Administration, Churchwide Coordinating Team, Gathering, PW Organization, PR, Resources

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

PW Associate Editor PW Bible Study, Horizons content, editing, field testing

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

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

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

PW Marketing Associate Advertising, marketing, subscriptions, event support

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

PW Assistant Editor Copyediting, project management, scheduling, social media, 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 Databases, Gathering, funds development support, CCT Meetings

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

PW Finance Manager Finances, budget, accounting, Leadership Development Grants

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

PW Multimedia Associate / Designer Horizons Web, tech support, design/production, multimedia

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

PW Production and Design Assistant Design/production, displays, archives

Cheri Harper (844) 797-2872, x5402 [email protected]

PW Mission Associate World Mission Liaison, Synod Support, Global Exchange, Together in Service, USA Mission Experience, Birthday & Thank Offerings

Mindi Stivers (844) 797-2872, x5398 [email protected]

PW Financial Assistant Invoices and giving receipts

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

PW Marketing Assistant Marketing materials, event support, Honorary Life Memberships
















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SYNOD OF SOUTH ATLANTIC Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team (as of April 2019)

Moderator - 6/30/21

Sandra Winslett

850-432-0891, 850-516-9875

[email protected]

Vice-Moderator/Planner - 12/2019

Kelly Weirich


Secretary Historian - 6/30/2021

Debbie Durden

770-478-7203, 770-778-5412

[email protected]

Treasurer - 12/31/20

Roseanna Phillips

850-434-5215, 850-723-7516

[email protected]

Churchwide Board of Directors

Representative - 6/30/19

Shelagh Wirth

803-628-7851

[email protected]

Search Committee

Moderator - 12/31/19

Zeta G. Sistare

803-547-7211 (h) 803-517-9294 (c)

[email protected]

Hispanic/Latina PW Synod

Moderator

Janira Colon

407-405-1611

[email protected]

Leadership Development

Specialist - 6/30/21

Linda Spencer

770-287-3232(h) 404-798-7070(c)

[email protected]

Member at Large,

Racial Equity - 6/30/19

Josephine Pompey

843-327-5268

[email protected]

Member at Large,

Justice and Peace - 6/30/20

Sheila Louder

404-376-6648

[email protected]

Member at Large, Church

Employed Women - 6/30/2021

Dr. Jeri Parris Perkins

864-833-1062, 843-229-0572

[email protected]

Central Florida

Abbie VanDenBerg

407-644-3455 x307, 407-484-8300

[email protected]

[email protected]

Charleston-Atlantic – 3/2021

Kay Keeler

843-522-1792, 843-812-4206

[email protected]

Cherokee - 3/2021

Sally Poole


Flint River - 11/2019

Rosa Stewart

678-643-7609

[email protected]


















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Florida – 3/2020

Sherl Morden

850-832-7718(c) 850-769-7779(w)

[email protected]

[email protected]

Foothills – 2019

Jane Frost

864-357-4380

[email protected]

Greater Atlanta - 3/2020

Gwynne Mesimer

678-787-8239

[email protected]

New Harmony – 4/2019

Pontheola Wilson

843-260-2978, 843-616-5007

[email protected]

Northeast Georgia

Elaine Wiegert

706-778-2830, 864-325-3130

[email protected]

Peace River

Barbara Borderieux

941-729-8036, 941-592-5103

[email protected]

Providence – 4/2020

Shirley Harris

803-627-0276

[email protected]

Savannah

Charlotte Goff

912-312-1014

[email protected]

St. Augustine - 1/2020

Gayle Bone

352-475-2883, 352-219-2507

[email protected]

Tampa Bay - 2/2022

Ellen Stoup

727-415-6585

[email protected]

Trinity – 3/2020

Mozella White

803-783-2931(h) 803-606-1633(c)

[email protected]

Tropical Florida – Contact

Ramona Exum

305-625-2961, 305-542-2970

[email protected]

Past Moderator

Erma Jones 404-641-2112(c) 770-552-4391(h)

[email protected]

For additional information, see www.pwsosa.com















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2018-2021 PW BOARD of DIRECTORS

Presbyterian Women, Inc.’s board of directors is also known as the Churchwide Coordinating Team. This group of Presbyterian Women has primary responsibility for the ongoing life of PW

and serves as the administrative body for PW between Churchwide Gatherings.

Moderator

Jyung In (Jenny) Lee

Vice Moderator for Mission Relationships

Jo Ann Burrell

Vice Moderator for Justice and Peace Concerns

Joy Durrant

Secretary / Historian

Helane Warren Church

Finance Chair

Deanne Newland

African American Member At Large

Charon Barconey

Asian American Member At Large

Patricia Chan

Hispanic/Latina American Member At Large

Sophia Diaz-Corporan

Korean American Member At Large

Hanna Cho

Middle Eastern American Member At Large

Suzy Philobos

Native American Member At Large

Danelle McKinney

PC(USA) Representative

Kathy Terpstra

Young Women’s Representative At Large

Deanna McDonnell

Young Women’s Representative At Large

Ervina DeSaussure

16 Synod Representatives

Search Committee Moderator

Erma Jones

Ex Officio/Former Moderator

Carol Winkler

See https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/staff_category/board-of-directors/ for additional details.

https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/staff_category/board-of-directors/



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PRESBYTERIAN GLOSSARY AMIS: The Atlanta Ministry with International Students, Inc., www.amis-inc.org 607 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Phone: 407-851-1248. Rev. Irene Wong, Executive Director. An ecumenical ministry of Christian friendship and hospitality with 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: https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/giving-funding/give/birthday-offering/ 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 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 Prayer, 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, encouragement, and financial support of selected projects. In recent years, CFC has focused on scholarships for students with families. 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. Dr Leanne Van Dyk, President. One of the ten theological schools of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Courses on the Horizons Bible study are offered here each summer. Columbia’s Center for Lifelong Learning provides non-degree courses and events throughout the year. Coordinating Team (CT): The elected and appointed leaders of Presbyterian Women in the congregations, presbyteries, and synods. At the national level, the Board of Directors is the equivalent of our former Churchwide CT.

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

https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/giving-funding/give/birthday-offering/

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.presbyterianwomen.org/what_we_do/build-community/global-exchange/ The Global Exchange takes a group of Presbyterian Women to another part of the world to learn about the lives of women there and to share faith stories and ministries with each other. It is an exchange because a group of women from the Global Exchange destination is invited to attend the Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women to tell their stories to their North American sisters. The Global Exchange occurs in alternating trienniums. The next Global Exchange will take place in the 2021–2014 triennium.

Honorary Life Membership: https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/giving-funding/give/honorary-life-membership/ 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: https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/horizons-magazine/ 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.

To subscribe to Horizons Magazine, visit https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/subscribe/ or contact Horizons /Presbyterian Women | PO Box 421 |Congers NY 10920-0421; Customer Service Department: 866-802-3635; [email protected]

To order the Horizons Bible Study, visit https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/bible-study/

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: 770-469-7363. Shelagh Wirth, President. Alice Day, Executive Director. A cluster of homes and apartments located on the campus of Columbia Theological Seminary in which Presbyterian mission coworkers and their families live while on furlough. Owned and operated by Presbyterian Women in the Synods of South Atlantic and Living Waters. A meeting room is available for PW groups. 1953 Birthday Offering funds helped to build Mission Haven, and PW Thank Offering funds supplemented renovations in 1991.

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

https://oga.pcusa.org/

https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/what_we_do/build-community/global-exchange/


https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/what-we-do/build-community/churchwide-gathering/

https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/giving-funding/give/honorary-life-membership/

https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/giving-funding/give/honorary-life-membership/

https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/horizons-magazine/

https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/subscribe/

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Horizons%20Customer%20Service

https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/bible-study/

http://www.smithseminary.org/

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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 mission co-workers, seminary students, and their families. 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 of Georgia: 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 Austell Presbyterian Home and Retirement Community Quitman

Presbyterian Village Athens (under development)

Affordable apartment living for active seniors at:

Calvin Court in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood Phillips Tower in Decatur Swainsboro Presbyterian Apartments in Swainsboro

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 synod, 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. Aisha Brooks-Lytle, Executive Presbyter. A supportive network of ~100 churches and over 400 clergy with the mission of helping each to be the best it can be -- to connect, equip and empower congregations and people to carry out their missions -- especially those objectives particular churches cannot accomplish alone.

PW Yearbook and Directory: Reference guidebooks 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 February, June, September, and December following the quarterly Presbytery PWCT meetings.

http://www.montreat.org/

http://www.phgainc.org/

http://www.atlpcusa.org/



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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 2019 Gathering will be October 25-27 and the theme will be Love Carved in Stone. Visit

https://pwsosa.com/2019-synod-gathering/ for details.

PW Churchwide Gathering: The Churchwide Gathering of the Presbyterian Women held every three years.

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: https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/giving-funding/give/thank-offering/ 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: 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 provides innovative and effective solutions to help children and families in need throughout Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

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

USA Mission Experience: https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/what_we_do/build-community/usa-mission-experience/ The USA Mission Experience takes a group of Presbyterian Women to a part of the United States to connect concerns raised by past Global Exchanges with similar issues in the United States. With local mission projects as partners, the participants combine education with hands-on ministry during the weeklong trip. Participants encounter challenges to God’s promise of a beloved community and witness the faithful responses of Christians living and working in difficult situations. The 2019 USA Mission Experience will visit the Finger Lake Region in New York.

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.

https://pwsosa.com/2019-synod-gathering/

http://synodofsouthatlantic.org/

https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/giving-funding/give/thank-offering/

http://www.thornwell.org/

https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/what_we_do/build-community/usa-mission-experience/

https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/what_we_do/build-community/usa-mission-experience/


http://www.villainternational.org/

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



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BYLAWS PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN



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 / Spiritual Growth c. Moderator-Elect d. Secretary e. Treasurer f. Treasurer-Elect g. Historian h. Moderator of Search Committee i. District Leaders

Elected Members-at-Large shall be: j. Justice & Peace Coordinator k. Leader Development l. Missions Coordinator m. Racial-Ethnic Liaison n. Resource Coordinator o. Search Committee Members

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 / Spiritual Growth

Purpose: To assist the Moderator in planning and coordinating the work, and to promote the spiritual development and growth 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.



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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: j. Justice and Peace Coordinator

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

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

l. Missions Coordinator

Purpose: To promote community and global mission projects to PW in the Presbytery. m. Racial-Ethnic Liaison

Purpose: To represent concerns of African-American, Asian, Hispanic/Latina, and African Immigrant Presbyterian Women and encourage their participation in PW.

n. Resource Coordinator

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

o. Search Committee Members

Purpose: To identify and evaluate candidates for PWP/CT leadership positions.



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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.

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 Justice & Peace Coordinator Missions Coordinator

Racial-Ethnic Liaison Resource Coordinator Two members of the Search Committee

In odd numbered years: Moderator-Elect Vice Moderator Secretary Treasurer-Elect Search Moderator Leader Development

Two members of the Search Committee

Twelve (12) District Leaders:

Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 in odd years



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Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, & 12 in even years 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. 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



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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. 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 five members, including the Search Moderator, and shall

reflect diversity. Term of service shall be two years, with election of two members in even years and the Search Moderator and two members in odd years.



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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.

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 an 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)

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STANDING RULES PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN



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. The PWP Coordinating Team (PWP/CT) shall approve this purpose in advance of the Annual Gathering.

2. Mileage for authorized expenses shall be reimbursed at the rate reflected in the Annual PWP Budget.

3. Courtesies a. Illness: A get well card shall be sent by the Vice-Moderator/Spiritual Growth to a PWP/CT

leader who is hospitalized or who is confined at home. b. Death of a PWP/CT Leader: A Memorial gift of $50.00 shall be made in the deceased

leader’s name and an acknowledgment sent to the family of the deceased. Guided by the family’s wishes, the Moderator will designate the receiving organization, and will direct the Treasurer to proceed accordingly.

c. Death of an immediate family member of PWP/CT: Upon the death of an immediate family member, a card of condolence shall be sent to the leader by the Secretary. (“Family” shall be interpreted as husband, parent, guardian, siblings, child or others living in the leader’s household.)

d. Outgoing Moderator gift: At the end of the PWP Moderator’s term, an Honorary Life Membership or appropriate gift shall be presented to the Moderator by the Moderator-Elect, to be paid for with the PWP budget.

4. Reimbursement: PWP/CT Leaders may be reimbursed as follows for reasonable expenses related to carrying out their duties and responsibilities:

a. Mileage to and from training events, district church events, and worship services. b. Cost of supplies (envelopes, paper, etc.) c. Printing charges – exercise good stewardship; only print what is necessary. d. Postage

5. PWP/CT Leaders shall not accept personal financial honorariums for executing their duties.

6. Scholarship Guidelines: a. For all scholarships awarded, the money shall be reimbursed after the event and with

appropriate verification of attendance. A written summary of the experience shall be submitted to the PWP/CT within 30 days of her return.

b. All scholarship recipients shall agree to be available for speaking engagements upon request (at both local churches and presbytery events) for at least 12 months after the event. No personal financial remuneration is to be accepted, although reimbursement for mileage by the requesting entity is appropriate.

c. Scholarship recipients should not be eligible for funds two years in a row, unless there are extenuating circumstances.

d. If financial need necessitates scholarship funds prior to an event, the Finance Committee shall establish appropriate terms with the recipient.

7. Events and Stewardship: a. Events hosted or sponsored by the PWP/CT should be pre-approved well in advance by the

PWP/CT and organized by an ad hoc committee (minimum 3 Coordinating Team members), normally at least two CT meetings prior to the event date.



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b. Every effort to stay within the established budget should be made. c. The PWP/CT will not pay usage fees (including, but not limited to space rental, parking

attendants, servers, and security personnel) to host an event, as there are plenty of church facilities in our presbytery that willingly offer theirs for free. An exception is for an overnight retreat which includes lodging and requires conference rooms.

d. A meal is not necessary at any event which lasts less than 4 hours. e. The PWP/CT does not pay for a caterer to supply food – many PW groups will provide

refreshments if asked. If a caterer or other source is used, the cost is to be passed on to the attendees.

f. Asking attendees for a nominal fee or donation is appropriate – it encourages a commitment to attend and facilitates adequate preparations.

8. Duties and Responsibilities of Coordinating Team (CT) Leaders:

ELECTED LEADERS

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

(PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. 1. Prepare and distribute an agenda to PWP/CT leaders for all meetings at least 3

days prior to the meeting. ii. Serve as a member of PW Synod CT. iii. Attend PW Synod and PW Churchwide Gatherings as our presbytery’s voting

representative. 1. Appoint additional voting representatives to PW Synod Gatherings as instructed

by the PW Synod CT and to PW Churchwide Gatherings as instructed by the PW Churchwide Coordinating Team (CCT).

iv. Serve as a member of the Presbytery Council of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, and attend Presbytery meetings as a voting commissioner.

v. Communicate information to PWP/CT leaders from Presbytery, Synod and Churchwide. vi. Provide and present written Annual Report to PW at Annual Gathering and to the

Executive Presbyter and Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta no later than March 31st of each year.

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

viii. Write articles for PathWays, and submit by the editor’s deadline. ix. Serve as ex-officio member of all committees, except Search. x. Serve as chair of the Administrative Committee. xi. Develop a long-range planning program with the CT, as appropriate. xii. Appoint a PWP/CT leader to be responsible for “electronic communications” duties:

management of our webpage on the presbytery’s website, providing timely posts on our FB page, keeping our electronic calendar updated, et. al.

xiii. Receive and respond to correspondence. xiv. Appoint leadership positions and committee members as specified in the bylaws. xv. May appoint a parliamentarian at meetings. xvi. At year end, appoint an Audit Committee, including a Chair, of at least three (3) persons. xvii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

b. Vice-Moderator/Spiritual Growth

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, and assume the Office

of Moderator in the event the Moderator is unable to serve.



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iv. Represent Presbyterian Women (PW) as requested by the Moderator. v. Be responsible for the logistical arrangements of Coordinating Team (CT) meetings and

other PWP Gatherings. vi. Provide a prayer and devotional for PWP/CT meetings. vii. Be informed about spiritual growth resources and share these with the PWP/CT leaders. viii. Promote use of PW Bible Study and prayer groups. ix. Maintain contact with all PWP/CT leaders and shepherd those with prayer requests and

concerns. Inform PWP/CT leaders of prayer requests and concerns. Send a get well or concerns card as appropriate.

x. Collect and present Credentials and Attendance Reports of gatherings, retreats, and workshops. If collecting this data is more appropriately accomplished by the event coordinator, the Vice- Moderator shall offer assistance.

xi. Serve on the Administrative Committee. xii. Serve on 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. Attend leadership and training opportunities to build a network of women to be resources

when serving as Moderator. v. May be invited by Moderator to meetings that will acquaint her with her future office. vi. 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, and to the PWP/CT leaders soon thereafter.

iii. Provide minutes of Annual Gathering for approval and for publication in the Yearbook within two weeks of the event.

iv. Keep accurate roll of attendance at all PWP/CT meetings. v. Handle correspondence as requested by the Moderator or PWP/CT. 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. Promote PW Celebration Giving in PathWays 1. Include PW special offerings such as Birthday and Thank Offerings in addition to

the PW Mission Pledge 2. Write a quarterly article for PathWays that includes recent Honorary Life

Memberships awarded. iv. Notify Treasurers of Presbyterian Women in Congregations (PWC) the name and

address of PWP Treasurer promptly upon taking office. v. Disburse quarterly contributions for PW Synod and Churchwide PW. vi. Disburse contributions for Honorary Life Membership as received. vii. Disburse all other contributions received from churches appropriately. viii. Disburse payments as directed by the PWP budget and PWP/CT.



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ix. Have reimbursement forms available at CT meetings. Reimburse funds in a timely manner.

x. Keep accurate financial records, receipts, and disbursements of all PWP funds. xi. Contact known active PWC groups to encourage their financial support, and send email

reminders to PWC Treasurers as needed. xii. Submit written current financial report, which includes pledges and contributions by

church, at each CT meeting. xiii. Submit a written Annual Financial Report to PWP to be included in the Yearbook. xiv. Submit financial records for audit when requested. xv. Serve as Chair of Finance Committee. xvi. On behalf of the Finance Committee, present a proposed annual budget at the PWP/CT

meeting prior to the Annual Gathering. Seek PWP/CT endorsement. Present the proposed annual budget to attendees of the Annual Gathering.

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

f. Treasurer-Elect


ii. Become knowledgeable of Treasurer’s responsibilities. iii. Serve on the Finance Committee. iv. Serve on the Administrative Committee. v. Serve on the Audit Committee.

g. Historian


ii. Provide training and resources for PWC Historians. 1. At least three months prior to the deadline, provide forms for annual historical

reports to PWC Historians. 2. Solicit and encourage historical recording by all PWC groups. 3. Receive congregational annual histories and forward as appropriate.

iii. Gather and maintain written and pictorial history of all activities related to Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery.

iv. Create a consolidated Annual Historical Report of PWP and submit to the PWS Historian at the prescribed time. Forward a copy of this report to the archives at Columbia Theological Seminary.

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

h. Moderator of Search Committee i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team

(PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Have a thorough knowledge of all PWP positions. iii. Administer the Search Committee and convene meetings as necessary. iv. Maintain a data base of names of women who have been submitted for leadership

positions. v. Present the names of women called to PWP leadership positions at the PWP/CT

meeting prior to the Annual Gathering. Present the proposed election slate at the Annual Gathering.

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

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ii. Be knowledgeable about the work of Presbyterian Women (PW), attend all PW gatherings, workshops, seminars, retreats, and be familiar with PW and PC (USA) resources.

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

1. Share information, enthusiasm, resources and leadership training with PWC groups.

2. When invited, visit churches and represent the PWP/CT at PWC events within the district.

3. Provide support and leadership for networking among PWC groups. 4. Offer training for congregational moderators.

iv. Bring ideas, concerns and needs of PWC groups to the attention of the PWP/CT. v. Provide news of local church activities for inclusion in quarterly issues of PathWays;

submit news prior to editor’s deadline. vi. Assist in organizing new PW groups. vii. Encourage participation in our Ministry Partnerships viii. Provide information on and encourage participation in Honorary Life Memberships and

other PW Celebration Giving options. ix. Introduce successor to PWC Moderators and pass on resources and records pertaining

to the position.

ELECTED MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

j. Leader Development i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team

(PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Plan annual workshops for Presbyterian Women in the Congregation (PWC). iii. Chair a committee of at least three (3), for theme and program; publicity, budget and

registration; planning and working with host location. iv. Provide written evaluation of annual workshops to the PWP/CT within one month after

the workshop event. v. Research useful leadership advice and share with the Coordinating Team (CT)

leadership at PWP/CT meetings. vi. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

k. Missions Coordinator


ii. Be informed and provide information about local and global mission projects to the PWP/CT leaders.

iii. Promote local involvement. iv. Provide information about special mission projects as they arise, including “Together in

Service.” v. Encourage participation in and support of PW’s USA Mission Experience and PW’s

Global Exchange, providing information and application deadlines. vi. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

l. Resource Coordinator


ii. Be familiar with available resource materials, including Horizons, Mission Pledge packet, Quarterly Newsletter, Resource Catalog, PW-PCUSA website, and more.

iii. Promote available resources to the PWP/CT leaders. iv. Provide information about relevant resource materials at meetings and events, as

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m. Racial/Ethnic Liaison i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team

(PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering

ii. Establish relationships with our African-American, Asian, Hispanic/Latina, African Immigrant and other racial/ethnic women.

iii. Bring concerns of racial/ethnic women to the attention of PWP. iv. Encourage participation and involvement of racial/ethnic women in the PWP/CT and

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

n. Justice and Peace Coordinator


ii. Raise awareness and advocate for current issues relevant to the mission and purpose of PW.

iii. Be familiar with and refer to the PW-PCUSA Justice and Peace Calendar. Provide information as requested to congregational PW groups.

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

o. Search Committee Member


ii. The work of the Search Committee is an ongoing process. iii. Meet and mingle with Presbyterian Women at a variety of PW events. Network as much

as possible and contribute to the data base of candidates for PW leadership. iv. Under the direction of the Search Committee Moderator, participate in the evaluation

process with other Search Committee Members. v. Identify possible candidates and determine who might be an effective recruiter for each

nominee. vi. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

APPOINTED LEADERS – MISSION PARTNER LIAISONS

p. Atlanta Ministry with International Students (AMIS) i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team

(PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Serve as a liaison for communication between both groups, reporting the activities and

plans of AMIS to the PWP/CT and vice versa. iii. Include a summary in PathWays articles. iv. If requested, prepare an AMIS display and present to PWC groups and at PWP

workshops or gatherings. v. Upon request, be available to visit local PWC groups to promote support of and

involvement in AMIS. vi. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

q. Church Women United (CWU)


ii. Serve as a liaison for communication between both groups, reporting the activities and plans of the local Church Women United organizations to the PWP/CT and vice versa.

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iv. If requested, prepare a CWU display and present to PWC groups and at PWP workshops or gatherings.

v. Upon request, be available to visit local PWC groups to promote support of and involvement in CWU.

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

r. Columbia Theological Seminary / Columbia Friendship Circle (CFC) i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team

(PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Serve as a liaison for communication between both groups.

A. Report to the PWP/CT the plans, activities, and financial goals of CFC. B. Include a summary in PathWays articles.

iii. Attend all CFC Council Meetings (typically one in October and in one in April). Attend Come See Columbia Day and any related events.

iv. Encourage PWC groups throughout the presbytery to support CFC with financial gifts and to attend Come See Columbia Day in April.

v. If requested, prepare a CFC display and present to PWC groups and at PWP workshops or gatherings.

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

s. Johnson C. Smith / PW Smith Seminary Supporters (JCSTS) i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team

(PWP/CT) and the Annual Gathering. ii. Serve as a liaison for communication between JCSTS and PWP/CT. iii. Report to the PWP/CT the activities of Johnson C. Smith/PW Smith Seminary

Supporters, and include a summary in PathWays articles. iv. If requested, prepare a JCSTS display and present to PWC groups and at PWP

workshops or gatherings. v. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

t. Mission Haven, Incorporated (Mission Haven)


ii. Serve as a liaison for communication between Mission Haven and PWP/CT. A. Report the activities of Mission Haven to the PWP/CT, and share relevant PWP

activity to Mission Haven’s Management Team. B. Include a summary in PathWays articles. C. Serve as a member of Mission Haven’s Board of Trustees.

iii. Promote Mission Haven to PWC groups throughout the presbytery. iv. If requested, prepare a Mission Haven display and present to PWC groups and at PWP

workshops or gatherings. v. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

u. Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Inc. (Presbyterian Homes)

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

ii. Serve as liaison between PWP/CT and Presbyterian Village Auxiliary. iii. Report activities/events of Presbyterian Village Auxiliary (PVA), and include a summary

in PathWays articles. iv. If requested, prepare a Presbyterian Homes display and present to PWC groups and at

PWP workshops or gatherings. v. Attend Board meetings of Presbyterian Village Auxiliary, report events of PWP/CT and

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

v. 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. Learn about Thornwell’s programs and establish relationships with their staff. iii. Report activities/events of Thornwell to PWP/CT and include a summary in PathWays

articles. iv. Upon request, be available to visit local PWC groups to promote support of Thornwell. v. Serve as a liaison between the PWP/CT and Thornwell. vi. If requested, prepare a Thornwell display and present to PWC groups and at PWP

workshops or gatherings. vii. Encourage interested persons to visit the Thornwell campus. viii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

w. Villa International – Atlanta (Villa) i. Attend all meetings of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Coordinating Team

(PWP/CT) meetings and the Annual Gathering. ii. Serve as a liaison between PWP/CT and Villa International. iii. Notify the PWP/CT of Villa’s upcoming events and include a summary in PathWays

articles. iv. Report events of PWP/CT and participate in the activities of Villa. v. If requested, prepare a Villa display and present to PWC groups and at PWP workshops

or gatherings. vi. Upon request, visit local PWC groups to promote Villa International. vii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

APPOINTED LEADERS – ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

x. District Leader Coordinator


ii. Chair the District Leader Committee. iii. Distribute relevant printed and electronic material to the District Leaders for their

distribution to the PWC groups. iv. Relay information and requests to District Leaders when needed. v. Coordinate the training of the District Leaders of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. vi. Serve on the Administrative Committee. vii. Serve on the Finance Committee. viii. Attend specific conferences and meetings when requested by the PWP Moderator. ix. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

y. PathWays Editor

PathWays is the newsletter of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. It is published quarterly, in February, June, September, and December.


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

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v. Maintain electronic list for email distribution to PWP/CT, PWC 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 electronic file for posting on website. viii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

z. Spiritual Retreat Coordinator


ii. Plan and host an annual spiritual retreat to which all women are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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

iv. Provide written summary and evaluation of retreat to the PWP/CT within one month after the retreat.


aa. Yearbook/Directory Editor

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

i. Collect updates from PWP/CT Moderator and Treasurer for the Yearbook. The updates

include: A. PWP/CT Calendar B. Moderator’s Report to the Presbytery C. Financial Report D. Budget E. Audit Committee Report F. Synod of South Atlantic Coordinating Team roster G. Annual Gathering Minutes

ii. Collect updates from the District Leaders for the Directory. The updates include: A. Church name, address, phone number, email, pastor(s), and website B. Coordinating Team roster for each PWC group’s Moderator (or Co-Moderators),

Vice-Moderator (or Rising Moderator), Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian iii. Compile the information, send to PWP/CT for review, and then finalize. iv. Build email distribution list from church directory, and share with PathWays Editor. v. Distribute electronic file to PWP/CT and provide file to be posted on the presbytery

website. vi. Printed copies shall be made upon request for those women without internet access. vii. Maintain files and records to pass on to successor.

9. Approval and Amendments a. Approval of these Standing Rules and subsequent amendments shall require a majority vote

of the current PWP/CT with a two-week notice, or a two-thirds vote without notice. b. Dates of approval/amendments shall be included as part of this document. c. Standing Rules may not conflict with the approved PWP bylaws.

These Standing Rules were approved by the PWP/CT on May 6, 2017.



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ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CONREGATIONS

Congregation District Congregation District Congregation District

aijcast 10-NWC Fayette 7 Norcross 2

Alpharetta 1 Fellowship 6 North Avenue 10

Atlanta Korean 11 First Afrikan 5 North Decatur 4

Atlanta Mizo 4-NWC Four Pointes 1-NWC Northminster 1

Atlanta Taiwanese 3 Friendship 8 Northwest 1

Atlanta – First 10 Good News Garden 11 Oakhurst 4

Atlanta Good 2-NWC Good Shepherd 3 Oglethorpe 2

Austell 9 Grace Korean 11 Oikos 11-NWC

Barnesville – First 6 Greenville 8 On the Way

Bethany 5 Gum Creek 5 Ormewood 10-NWC

Bremen – First 9 Hamilton Mill 2 Peachtree 1

Buford 2 Hanbit 11 Peachtree City - First 8

Carrollton 9 Hemphill Memorial 6 Philadelphia 7

Central 10 Hillside 4 Pleasant Hill 2

Centro Familiar Cristiano 1-NWC Iglesia Horeb 5-NWC Pres. Church of Resurrection

5

Chin Pres. Church 3-NWC Jackson 6 Pulse 10-NWC

Church of the Master 9 Johns Creek 2 Radcliffe 9

Church in Motion 2-NWC Jonesboro – First 7 Rice Memorial 9

Clairmont 4 Kairos 10 Rize Community 10-NWC

College Park 7 Kelley 6 Rock Spring 10

Columbia 4 Kenyan Women 12 Roswell 1

Conyers 5 Korean Central 11 Shallowford 2

Covenant 1 Korean Community 11 Shalom International 3-NWC

Cristos Para Todas Las Naciones

2 LaGrange – First 8 Smyrna 5

Covington – First 5 Lawrenceville 2 St. Andrews 3

Crossroads 3 Loyd 8 St. Luke’s 1

Dallas - Dodd 8 Luther Hays 5 Stockbridge 6

Decatur 4 Manchester – Warm Springs

8 The Summit 7

Druid Hills 10 McDonough 6 Tallapoosa 9

Eastminster 3 Memorial Drive 3 The Well 4-NWC

Ebenezer Ghanian 2-NWC Monroe – First 3 Timberridge 6

Ebenezer Brazilian 1 Morningside 10 Transformation Covenant

10-NWC

Ebenezer - Hogansville 8 Morrow 7 Trinity – Atlanta 1

El Buen Pastor 3-NWC Mount Vernon 1 Trinity – Decatur 4

El Nazareno 7-NWC Mustard Seed 1-NWC West Point 8

Emory 4 New Life 7 Westhills 9

Fairview 2 New Pres. Church of Georgia

11 Westminster 3

Newnan 8 Zo 3-NWC

NWC =New Worshipping Community

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2019 PW YEARBOOK - Amazon S3 · A procession of banners to the front of the sanctuary was introduced by Sheila Louder. The banners represented the women's creativity of several churches: