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Worship Resources  Daily Lectionary: PCUSA Catechisms: PCUSA Cycles of Faith; Vestment Colors Rites and Ceremonies

Directions, Inquiries  Directions for Driving to Our Church Finding a Room in Our Buildings Communication Information: publications: editors, formats, and deadlines. Also guidelines for posting notices, pictures, and banners . Genealogical Inquiries

Finding the Right Person for a Task  We use the ServantKeeper program to help committees locate members who have specific talents and interests. The church secretary can run simple searches to provide church leaders with a list of people who have offered to assist with specific church functions and community needs.

Governance Resources  The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) consists of two parts: Part 1 is the Book of Confessions, containing historical statements of what we as a church believe. www.pcusa.org/oga/publications/boc.pdf [ PDF] Part 2 is the Book of Order, containing the Form of Government, Directory for Worship, Rules of Discipline, and the Formula of Agreement. www.pcusa.org/oga/publications/boo07-09.pdf [ PDF] The Companion to the Constitution is a searchable tool to provide you with a better understanding of the church’s Constitution and how it works. It is an aid to education and understanding -- subordinate to the Constitution and not a substitute for it. www.pcusa.org/oga/publications/constitution-companion.pdf [ PDF] Links to the Presbytery, Synod, and National Bodies of the Presbyterian Church USA The Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church is a member of the New Castle Presbytery, whose resources on the Web include       a "wiki" -- a community resource and discussion Web site       a list of member churches in the presbytery. The New Castle Presbytery is part of the Mid-Atlantic Synod, which covers DE, MD, DC, VA, and NC. The Mid-Atlantic Synod is a part of the Presbyterian Church USA (PC-USA) with headquarters in Louisville KY. To speak with a PC-USA staff person call 1-800-728-7228 . For general information about the PC-USA -- Go to the PresbyTel Web site, or -- Call 1-800-872-3283, or -- Email presbytel@pcusa.org. To order resources from Presbyterian Distribution Services -- Call 1-800-524-2612 or -- FAX 1-502-569-8099.

The PCUSA Seal (Logo) The seal of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) -- shown at left -- is a registered trademark. Each congregation and governing body may use the seal without receiving prior permission. Any other use requires prior approval by the Office of the General Assembly. Click on the following links to PCUSA pages for      a description of the seal and a contact for requesting permission to use the seal..      approved methods of use for the seal.

Safety Checklist for a Church Facility  Committees with oversight of facilities or programs may wish to review the extensive      Self-inspection Safety Checklist that has been posted by the Church Mutual Insurance Co. Community Disaster Risk Assessment and Response: Should we be prepared to help in case of community disaster? How? See the Guide to Disaster Ministry [PCUSA]