January, 2015 Meeting Summary
Seattle Presbytery
Date: January 20, 2015
Presiding: Rev. Scott Mann, Moderator
Thank You Southminster
Co-Executive Presbyter
206.569.8510
scott@seapres.org
Our thanks again to Southminster (Rev. Ken Onstot and the whole congregation) for their gracious hospitality, and a shout out to our preacher Rev. Chris Pritchett for setting the tone for our whole gathering. Rev. Scott Mann, our moderator, led us flawlessly, as did Rev. Dean Strong our Stated Clerk, pro tem.
Grants
The link to SeaPres Grants includes grants through COM for small funds for leadership and renewal opportunities for churches and pastors (to help with study leave opportunities). We're looking to expand this program in the coming years, so if you have experience in grant programs, please let us know, we'd love your help!
You Are Invited
The nominating committee is looking for people to serve on some of our committees. To recommend yourself or someone else, please get nominee's consent prior to emailing SeaPres Nominating.
Amendments
All of the amendments to the constitution passed, including the Confession of Belhar. The presbytery voted on the marriage amendment (14-F Marriage: On Amending W-4.9000) by ballot: 111 Yes, 93 No, 2 Abstain.
Next stated meeting: Tuesday, April 21 @ Overlake Presbyterian Church.