A fellowship of clerks.
The Association of Stated Clerks is a professional organization open to all stated clerks of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) — a place for fellowship, continuing education, and counsel with the Office of the General Assembly.
A stated clerk is an elected officer of a council of the church. Under the Book of Order (G-3.0104), the clerk of a presbytery or synod records the transactions of the council, keeps its rolls of membership and attendance, maintains the registers, and preserves its records. Each council keeps a full and accurate record of its proceedings, and those records are the property of the church in perpetuity (G-3.0107).
Who we are
The Association of Stated Clerks is an organization of stated clerks of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and affiliate members who share common goals and interests relating to the work of the office of stated clerk. The Association represents all synods and presbyteries within the United States and Puerto Rico, and is divided into seven regions throughout the denomination.
- 1.Persons not currently in active service as stated clerks, but who formerly served at least five years as a stated clerk and who have paid current dues; or
- 2.Persons not currently in active service as stated clerks but who support the purposes of the organization,
- 3.Persons who serve as instructors in polity, or
- 4.Persons who wish to embark upon training preparatory to election as a stated clerk.
The Officers
- PresidentPamela ProutyPresbytery of Minnesota Valleys
- Vice-PresidentMaureen WrightPresbytery of West Virginia
- TreasurerLarry BeasleyPresbytery of Utica
- SecretaryMary GautPresbytery of Baltimore
- Past-PresidentWarren McNeillPresbytery of New York City
What we do
The Association has developed the Manual on Judicial Process, produces an analysis of proposed amendments to the Book of Order, and maintains a Skills Bank of stated clerks with expertise and experience in a wide range of subjects. The Association conducts an annual gathering of stated clerks and participates in planning the annual Fall Polity Conference conducted by the Office of the General Assembly. Every bit as important, membership provides outstanding opportunities for networking and fellowship.
Where we stand
It is not customary for stated clerks to identify with or espouse any particular theological viewpoint. It is customary, however, for stated clerks to uphold the tenets of the Book of Order, offering training and direction relating to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).