The Synod of the Trinity
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Assembly Meeting
October 24, 2016 (convenes at 9 a.m.) – October 25, 2016 (adjourns by noon)
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel – 215 Innovation Blvd., State College, PA 16803
Docket Dated: October 14, 2016
EMBODYING FAITH, HOPE, LOVE
Matthew 22:35-40 — I Corinthians 13:1-13
(Needed paperwork will be available at the Synod Assembly Meeting.)
MEETING DOCKET
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016
7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet: Gardens Restaurant, Ground Floor
- 7 a.m.-4 p.m. — Hot/cold beverages available in meeting area
- 9-11 a.m. — Continental breakfast items available in meeting area
8-8:50 a.m. Registration: Executive Suite, Ground Floor
9 a.m. Gathering: Engagement I, Part A — Faith
9:30 a.m. Introductions
Opening Worship with Communion
Blessing and Distribution of Commissioner Stoles
10:20 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Policy Governance 201
Focus Sheet (download file here)
Governance Process Flow Chart (download file here)
Commissioner Roles & Expectations (download file here)
10:40 a.m. Stated Clerk’s Report
A. Formation of the Roll
B. Declaration of Quorum
C. Elections (Download here)
D. Financial (Download here)
E. Governing Commission Report
F. Consent Agenda
Download Consent Agenda and view individual documents here.
Note: Limited copies of the Consent Agenda documents will be available at each table at the Assembly. Please print something if you want your own copy. Also, when viewing documents in the Consent Agenda, use the “back” button to return to the Agenda.
New business due in writing to the Stated Clerk by 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch Buffet: Gardens Restaurant, Ground Floor
- 7 a.m.-4 p.m. — Hot/cold beverages available in meeting area
- 2-4 a.m. — Refreshments available in meeting area
1 p.m. Reconvene: Meeting Room
1:10 p.m. Presbytery Presentation I
Upper Ohio Valley, Philadelphia, Lake Erie, Carlisle
1:40 p.m. Engagement II — Hope
2:25 p.m. Presbytery Presentation II
West Virginia, Northumberland, Kiskiminetas
2:45 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. Engagement I, Part B — Faith
3:45 p.m. Presbytery Presentation III
Lackawanna, Pittsburgh, Washington
4:05 p.m. Engagement III — Love
4:50 p.m. Break for Dinner: Please take all belongings and papers with you as dinner will be held in our Meeting Room and tables must be clear for setup.
New business due in writing to the Stated Clerk by 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016
6 p.m. Dinner: Executive Suite — Ground Floor (Meeting Room)
7:15-8:30 p.m. Dessert Reception — 300th Anniversary Kickoff
Refreshment/break area upstairs on Main Floor
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016
8-9 a.m. Breakfast Buffet: Gardens Restaurant, Ground Floor
- 7 a.m.-4 p.m. — Hot/cold beverages available in meeting area
- 9-11 a.m. — Continental breakfast items available in meeting area
9 a.m. Devotions
9:20 a.m. Presbytery Presentations IV
Donegal, Lehigh, Beaver-Butler
9:40 a.m. Engagement I, Part C — Faith
10:20 a.m. Break
Music
10:50 a.m. Presbytery Presentations V
Shenango, Huntingdon, Redstone
11:10 a.m. New Business
11:20 a.m. Worship
- Installation of Moderator, Vice Moderator and New Governing Commission members
- Recognition of Commissioners whose terms are expiring this year:
Catherine Adams — Ruling Elder, Philadelphia Presbytery
Robert Dunkleberger — Teaching Elder, Northumberland Presbytery
Christine Fuller — Ruling Elder, Northumberland Presbytery
Neal Galley — Teaching Elder, Redstone Presbytery
David Leslie — Ruling Elder, Washington Presbytery
William Moore — Ruling Elder, Lake Erie Presbytery
Douglas Portz — Teaching Elder, Pittsburgh Presbytery
Kathleen Sillman — Ruling Elder, Huntingdon Presbytery
Kathleen Wells — Ruling Elder, Carlisle Presbytery
11:50 a.m. Evaluations
Governing Commission: Those staying for the wrap-up meeting, please gather in the McKinnon Board Room.