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HOME CHURCHES + MINISTRIES GRANTS NEWS EVENTS RESOURCES TEAMS CONTACT HELPFUL DOCUMENTS FOR CLERKS OF SESSION JOBS VITAL CONGREGATIONS INITIATIVE ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43: 19 VITAL CONGREGATIONS INITIATIVE The Office of Vital Congregations of the PCUSA is set to work alongside mid council leadership, and leaders of existing congregations, in a process that seeks to help assess, discern and live into transformative actions that increase vitality. Through intentional spiritual practices and relationship connections, this two-year process takes us deeper into following Jesus Christ, making disciples and being the vital community of Christ throughout particular communities and the world. Announcement article HERE. WELCOME LETTER 7 MARKS OF CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY 7 DAY PRAYER CARD 2019-2021 PLAN INTENT TO PARTICIPATE FORM: MAR 29 WHAT VITAL CONGREGATIONS IS AND IS NOT… LEARN MORE VCI HANDBOOK (MAY 2019 EDITION) © Olympia Presbytery | Find us on Facebook | Questions, feedback? We want to hear from you!

HOME CHURCHES + MINISTRIES GRANTS NEWS EVENTS RESOURCES TEAMS CONTACT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL COMMISSION ON MINISTRY COMMISSION ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY If you have any questions or comments for the Commission on Ministry please contact the COM Moderator: COMModerator@olypres.org The current COM Co-Moderators are: Rev. Tom Kirkpatrick & Elder Edwina Dorsey (Trinity, Tacoma) About the Commission on Ministry The COM members are often the “face” of the Presbytery for our congregations. Their mandate is to support the ministry and vitality of our congregations. COM members assist congregations in times of pastoral transition, call processes, conflict, or mission development. This group of servants works to help pastors through personal crisis, financial need and Board of Pension questions. They offer educational opportunities for pastors and elders in organizational systems, personnel, prevention of sexual misconduct training, church development, and a variety of other areas. For specific documents, see Resources--> Helpful Documents © Olympia Presbytery | Find us on Facebook | Questions, feedback? We want to hear from you!