The Clerks’ Corner
“In the future, when your children ask” (Joshua 4:6b).
Welcome to the Clerks’ Corner of PLR!
Thank you for accepting the call to be clerks of session. Clerking is an important ministry. Just like every book tells a different story, the minutes and records you write tell the unique story of the life of your congregation. Like the stones the twelve appointed took up from the middle of the Jordan, the who, what, where, when, and why of the congregation’s witness of how God has led your community on faith will be a memorial for future faith communities.
Clerks’ Corner aims to make pertinent information and resources easily accessible so that the clerks of session can carry out their work efficiently and effectively.
Praying with you for a happy and meaningful clerking!
Rev. Sandra S. Kim
Stated Clerk
당회 서기의 부름에 응답해 주신 장로님들 정말 감사합니다. 당회 서기는 중요한 사역입니다.
모든 책이 서로 다른 이야기를 전하는 것처럼, 당회 서기가 기록한 당회록과 다른 기록들도 귀 교회의 특별하고 독특한 신앙공동체의 삶을 이야기해 줍니다. 마치 매 지파의 열두 사람이 요단
가운데 여호와의 궤 앞에서 주운 돌들처럼, 여러분이 기록하는 당회록들은 “누가, 언제, 어디서, 무엇을 어떻게” 사역하였으며, 신실하신 하나님께서 어떻게 여러분의 교회를 인도하셨는가에 대한 감사의 산 증거가 되어 후일에 우리 자손에게까지 물려 줄 신앙의 유산이 될 것입니다.
서기 코너는 당회 서기의 사역을 효율적이고 효과적으로 수행할 수 있도록 관련 정보와 자료에 쉽게 접근할 수 있도록 하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
기쁨으로 섬기시는 의미 있는 서기 사역을 위해 함께 기도합니다!
김선향 목사
정서기
*NEW*
LEADER FORMATION 임직자 교육
CONFESSIONS STUDY GROUP
Saturdays via Zoom, 9:00 to 10:00 am
A weekly discussion focused on close reading of the texts included in the Book of Confessions. This group has already worked its way through the Heidelberg Catechism, the Westminster Shorter Catechism, the Confession of 1967, the Nicene Creed, the Scots Confession, and the Theological Declaration of Barmen. It is now studying the Westminster Confession of Faith. No advance preparation is required of participants, and new members are welcome. Contact David Beary for more information.
SYNOD SPONSORED BOUNDARY TRAINING
December 11, 2025
9AM – 3PM
Placentia Presbyterian Church
The Synod of Southern California & Hawaii, along with Insurance Board, invites you to an important training event. This event will provide an opportunity to meet the training requirements of California AB-506. Additionally, we will offer training on Workplace Violence Prevention Planning (SB 553) and Sexual Harassment Prevention training for both supervisory and non-supervisory roles (SB 1343). Register by 11/30. Registration link
Learn more
PCUSA Portal will open on January 2, 2026
and is due on February 10, 2026
Statistical Report Online Demonstration VIDEO
Please note that although this video is older, its content continues to provide relevant and useful information.
PLR Reporting Portal is now open
and is due on January 6, 2026
Session Annual Statistical Report (SASR) 연례보고서
Information Needed: Documents listing all of the questions on this report can be found at these links in the following languages : 한국어, Español, and English.
How it is used: Statistical data is used at the local and national level to determine areas of growth, areas of decline, and look at ways to allocate resources. The summary of last year’s findings at the national level can be found here.
How to complete it:
- On or After January 2, 2026…….Click on this link
- Go to each of the four tabs (Church, Clerk, Statistics, and Supplemental Questions) and update or complete the information.
- Click PDF to create a printable copy of your report that can be given to your session for approval before submitting.
- PLEASE NOTE: The session needs to approve the report as early as possible after December 31, 2025. This is a session report and DOES NOT require approval at a congregational meeting.
- Return to the report and submit it once approved by session, no later than February 10, 2026.
Due Date: February 10, 2026
Note: Frequently asked questions and answers can be found at this link.
If you have additional questions about either of these reports, please contact the Presbytery of Los Ranchos Office of the Stated Clerk at StatedClerk@LosRanchos.org or the Office of the General Assembly at OGARecords@pcusa.org
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Congratulations to the PLR GA commissioners!
I am so grateful to introduce Ruling Elders Carl Sohn, Renee Tevlin, and Minister of Word and Sacrament commissioners Jeff Bridgeman and Matt Moncrieff.
Click Here to read brief introductions to the PLR GA 227 commissioners.
Click Here to read reflections from former commissioners on their GA experience, the workload, and the personal and denominational impact of their service.
The theme for the 227th General Assembly is “Persevering Toward Wholeness.” The guiding Scripture for the gathering will be Revelation 22:2, “and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.” As we look ahead to next summer’s 227th General Assembly, I am reminded of what Kate Trigger Duffert, Director of GA Planning, shared:
“The Assembly engages all aspects of the church’s life, and in so doing recognizes that God is present throughout the whole of our existence.”
Each commissioner encounters and experiences God’s presence in unique ways.
I invite you to be a part of the GA 227 Journey!
Click here to learn more the 227th PC(USA) General Assembly
227차 미국장로교 총회는 요한계시록 22장 2절 “그 나무의 잎사귀들은 만국을 소성하기 위하여 있더라”라는 말씀과 “온전함을 향한 인내”(Persevering Toward Wholeness)라는 주제로 2026년에 개최됩니다.
6월 22일–24일에는 위원회 회의가 온라인으로,
6월 27일–7월 2일에는 위스콘신주 밀워키에서 대면 회의로 진행됩니다.
칼 손 장로님, Renee Tevlin 장로님께서 장로총대로 Jeff Bridgeman 목사님 Matt Moncrieff 목사님께서 목사총대로 선출되심을 축하드립니다.
Click Here :총대들의 간단한 본인 소개
*NEW*
BOARD of PENSIONS BENEFIT INFORMATION
2026 dues packages information:
- Please click here to learn more about 2026 dues package eligibility and pricing.
The Decision Guide for Minister Benefits:
- Please click here.
Decision-making support:
- Employer Services representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. ET, to answer questions about 2026 benefits and offer support on submitting an Employer Agreement through Benefits Connect. Call us at 800 PRESPLAN (800 773 7752) (TTY: 711) and it will be our pleasure to assist you.
2025 REVIEW OF RECORDS (2025 당회록 검부)
INFORMATION FOR SESSION ANNUAL STATISTICS REPORTING (SASR)
연간 통계 보고서에 대하여
Churches and presbyteries can access the year-end statistics online reporting system.
Access the System*
GUIDES:
Statistical report guide in English, Click here.
당회 연간 보고 가이드 한글로 가기
2024 MEMBERSHIP TOTAL FORM (교인수 통계로 가기) Click here.
2025 CLERK/SESSION REPORTING FORMS (서기/당회 보고 양식):
2025 ANNUAL PASTOR SALARY REPORT: Click here
2026 MINIMUM SALARY CALL PACKAGE: Click here
SPECIAL OFFERINGS CHANGES
Beginning in 2026, the PC(USA) will reduce the number of denominational Special Offerings from four to three: Christmas Joy, One Great Hour of Sharing, and World Communion. The Pentecost Offering will be phased out, with the last one to occur in 2025. The General Assembly approved these changes as recommended in the report of the Special Offerings Task Force. Some key ideas: reduce the number of offerings to avoid donor fatigue, and focus on funding causes, such as reducing hunger or poverty, rather than specific programs.
2026 Per Capita – Presbytery of Los Ranchos
Understanding PLR Per Capita & Mission Giving
The presbyteries, synods, and General Assembly of our Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) annually make assessments that our session is committed to paying because we treasure our relationship with the wider church. To learn more, click here.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A) INFORMATION
PCUSA Mission Yearbook 미국 장로교회 선교 연감 Since 1892, the Mission Yearbook has been the PC(USA)’s mission devotional, featuring inspiring stories of mission and ministry. Read the daily stories in the PCUSA Mission Yearbook. It’s one more way to experience the church connectional.
The 226th PCUSA General Assembly
The Book of Order (G-3.0501) states, the General Assembly constitutes the bond of union, community, and mission among all its congregations and councils, to the end that the whole church becomes a community of faith, hope, love, and witness. With “Live into Hope” as the theme, Commissioners will gather from 166 presbyteries in Salt Lake City this year. RE Anne Sivley and Rev. Leanne Strommen were elected to serve as PLR commissions. Click here for updated information.
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The Book of Confessions is the first part of the church’s Constitution, which contains the official texts of the confessional documents.
Book of Confession in English
Book of Confession in Korean
Book of Confession in Spanish
A Brief Statement of Faith in Mandarin
Book of Order 2023-2025 reflects 33 approved amendments proposed by the 225th General Assembly. The most extensive changes are in the Church Discipline, which replaced the Rules of Discipline section. Some highlights of the changes include a 12-week paid family medical leave for installed pastors, deletion of “honorary” designation for retired ministers, and a requirement of church sessions to adopt and implement four different policies: child protection and sexual misconduct, harassment, and anti-racism policies. Download the 2023-2025 Book of Order in English, in Korean, in Spanish, or purchase a copy from the PCUSA Store.
Book of Order 2019-2023 in Mandarin Chinese
MINUTES and RECORDS 회의록과 기록
Wondering about how to preserve your church’s records?
Please read this discussion from the Presbyterian Historical Society: It’s a matter of record
*NEW*
Presbyterian Historical Society Records Archivist David Staniunas leads a webinar on document retention.
Are you curious about which records are essential to preserve or wondering about handling photos, audio, or video recordings? Please click here to read insights from David Staniunas, Records Archivist at the Presbyterian Historical Society, who shared valuable tips on document retention in a recent webinar.
REVISED MINUTE MINDER (당회록 기록 지침) is a resource for you to use. If the Monthly Minute Minder does not match the pattern for your Session, move the item to the appropriate month but keep all the items. You will find a revised Minute Minder in English and Korean:
CHURCH REGISTER SPREADSHEET 
Dear Clerks,
I am happy to share this excellent CHURCH REGISTER TEMPLATE with you with Karen Gregory’s permission. I am grateful to Karen, a former clerk at Trabuco Presbyterian Church who made this spreadsheet for the Church Register. My gratitude also goes to Lynn Browning, the clerk at St. Peter’s By the Sea, who introduced Karen and this useful spreadsheet.
For the CHURCH REGISTER TEMPLATE, click here.
For instructions on how to use the CHURCH REGISTER TEMPLATE, click here.