RE: Mid-Councils Commission calls for non-geographic presbyteries, movable affiliations

Written by Colleen Maillie

Friday, 03 February 2012 18:14

Comment:
Will those wanting and participating in "non-geographic" presbyteries be recommended to continue and be active in their "geographic" presbytery life? That is, will their presence still be asked at Presbytery meetings, or are they just kind of "let go?" I hope in an effort to of providing space and differentiation, there is still an encouragement for connectedness.

EDITOR COMMENTS: The recommendation does encourage an ongoing relationship. It specifically recommends that the non-geographic presbytery churches continue to have voice in their presbyteries of origin. They would also retain the power of vote on the matters specifically affecting them (dismissal of property, etc.). They would not be required to attend the meetings, but they'd certainly be encouraged to do so.

Colleen Maillie

Knoxville, TN

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Rev. Robert McClelland said:

Arlington, Texas
Not only will they have a tie to their Presbytery of Origin, but since these "non-geographic Presbyteries" are a temporary thing, at the end of the trial period, everything goes back to as it was before. So whether or not you have built relationships and accountability with other churches in your non-geographic presbytery, when the clock strikes midnight, you go back home to the presbytery of origin. You also split per-capita between the two presbyteries. It seems to me, that we have provided a reactionary option, in order to try not to lose more churches than are already lined up to go. I am not sure how connectional this option really is when studied deeply.

February 12, 2012

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