Congregational Resources
The Presbytery of Cayuga-Syracuse is a partner with Practical Resources for Churches which offers webinars and consultations on a variety of topics for our members at no additional cost.
Mission
Join the denomination-wide movement to answer Jesus Christ’s invitation in Matthew 25 to be actively engaged in the world and in the welfare of our neighbor.
Denomination background: Becoming a Matthew 25 Congregation
Resources for Matthew 25 Initiatives
Stewardship
The Presbyterian Foundation offers several resources for Stewardship:
Stewardship Navigator is a tool that helps your congregation create a year-round emphasis on stewardship.
A Toolbox to assist church leadership with articles, forms, guidance, etc.
Stewardship Kaleidoscope – an annual Stewardship Conference
Worship
Google Group on Church and Technology – set up by New Castle Presbytery
Faith Formation and Nurture
The Association of Professional Church Educators offers resources as well as an annual conference.
Officer Training
Basics of Reformed Theology (video)
Making Disciples, Making Leaders–Participant Workbook, Second Edition A Manual for Presbyterian Church Leader Development
Principles of Presbyterian Polity (Powerpoint)
Board of Pensions
How to calculate Effective Salary
2022 Benefits Information
Board of Pensions Quick Facts and Dues Schedule
Denominational Connections
Cayuga-Syracuse’s congregations are members of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Our Presbytery is situated in the Synod of the Northeast
Cayuga-Syracuse Policies
Presbytery Bylaws (in revision)
Presbytery Manual of Operations (in revision)
Committee on Ministry Manual (in revision)
Sexual Misconduct Policy (in revision)
Evangelism and Outreach
Guidelines for Social Media best practices
Website design
Effective Newsletters – a webinar by Presbyterian Mission Agency
Child Safety Practices and Policies
Sample Child Protection Policy
For a summary of state laws on Clergy as Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse, go to http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/clergymandated.cfm
For a New York State-specific website, go to http://www.bsc-cdhs.org/mr/default2.html
Financial/Treasurer
Treasurer’s Manual (PCUSA)
Avoiding Financial Fraud (PCUSA)
Legal Issues (lawsuits, immigration, etc from PCUSA)
Information on Church security and safety via FEMA (grants available)
Clerks
Presbytery Records and Information