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Registration Open for Special Presbytery Meeting on November 19

Presbytery of the James will convene the special meeting via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Agenda

The meeting will include the following:

  • 6:45 p.m. - Pre-meeting Preparation and Instructions for Hybrid Meeting
  • 7:00 p.m. - Call to order and prayer
  • 7:10 p.m. - Initial Business
  • 7:15 p.m. - Reports of Committee on Nominations and Mission Council regarding nominations
  • 7:30 p.m. - Presentation: Recommendations of the Budget Committee
  • 7:45 p.m. - Discussion
  • 9:00 p.m. - Closing Prayer

The Zoom meeting will open at 6:30 p.m. An orientation for all attendees will occur at 6:45.

Meeting Documents

Please review the meeting packet below in advance of the meeting.

General Info (232 KB)

Includes boundary expectations, health expectations, RE commissioner allocations, and location specific information

Agenda and reports (965 KB) 

*NEW* Adjusted after Budget Listening Sessions: Proposed 2025 Budget (138 KB) 

*NEW* Nominations Slate (106 KB) 

Motion Form (74 KB)

Registration

Online registration closed at noon on Monday, November 18. All attendees must register by this date. 

All participants will receive unique log-in information from Zoom.

Once you have registered for the meeting, you will receive an email confirmation, which will include a link to join the meeting.

All ministers and sessions are reminded that email excuses are required for absences to be approved. Email a request to be excused to office@presbyteryofthejames.org.

Motions/Amendments

To make a motion during the meeting, please complete a motion form and submit it to the stated clerk. If possible, please present it to the stated clerk prior to making your motion.

For Zoom attendees, email your completed form to the stated clerk.

Motion Form (74 KB)

Questions/Concerns

Please direct all questions or concerns as soon as possible to Barbara Espigh, associate for administration and support. Barbara can be reached via email (preferred) or at 804-262-2074, ext. 301.

Checklist

Ensure you complete the following to prepare for the meeting:

  • Elect ruling elder (RE) commissioner(s) and provide RE commissioner name(s) to Barbara Espigh
  • Teaching elders (TE): request an excused absence, if needed, by emailing Barbara Espigh
  • Review the meeting packet in advance
  • Update your version of Zoom to the latest
  • All attendees: register by November 18 at noon
  • Log in/call in to Zoom between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. on November 19