It’s time for annual Session Records reviews. Just a friendly reminder that these annual reviews are required. They can also be very helpful. Some churches in our presbytery were again asked to show their minutes and reviews or lose their tax-exempt status. For example, one church faced a $16,000 tax bill and court costs to fight the county who wanted to take away their tax-exempt status because they could not provide documentation and reviews such as meetings, worship, quarterly sacraments, and corporate filings.
Reviews are not only required by the Book of Order (G-3.0108a), but authorized reviews and records are required by state law and many insurance companies too. Of course, for me, the best reason is to get together with other clerks, share encouragement and fellowship (and maybe learn that we are not in this alone), and just learn from each other.
Session Records Review Invite 2026
Session Records Review Checklist & Worksheet 2026
Record Review Dates:
Saturday, October 3 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Oil City, PA / Second Presbyterian 111 Reed St.
Saturday, October 10 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Edinboro, PA / First Presbyterian 4281 Route 6N
Wednesday, October 14 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Meadville, PA / First Presbyterian 890 Liberty St.
Sunday, October 18 from 3:30 p.m – 5:00 p. m Kane, PA / Kane Presbyterian 103 Greeves St.
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