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  • CLERKS OF SESSION

Responsibilities of the Clerk of Session:

The clerk of session is elected by the session.

The length of the term is determined by the session; no limitation is set by the Book of Order with regard to the length of the term.

The clerk must be an elder but does not need to be an active member of the session.

The primary duties of the clerk are to:

  • record the minutes of the session;
  • keep rolls of membership and attendance of the session;
  • preserve the records of the session; and
  • furnish extracts to other governing bodies when required

Things to Know

Statistical Reporting

The deadline for churches to complete their statistical reports is February 20, 2026.

See below for more information on accessing and completing your report.

Necrology Report

2025 Necrology Reports are due January 31, 2026.  The date range for the 2025 report is January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025.

The report form can be found below or you can submit online.

2026 Terms of Call

2026 Terms of Call are to be submitted to the Presbytery Office by February 28, 2026.

More information can be found below.

2025 Session Minutes Review

The deadline for all minutes and review forms to be in the office is June 1, 2026.

More information can be found below.

Resources, Forms and Information

Clerk of Session Information

2025 Necrology Report

Download & print form or submit online below:

Statistical Reporting

Terms of Call

Boundary Training

Presbytery Requirements and MinistrySafe Links

Session Minutes Review

Manual of Operations and Bylaw Information

Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

Parliamentary Procedure

News for the Notetakers

Templates for Book of Order mandated policies

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Anti Racism Template # 2 – PILP policy
Anti-racism Policy for Presbyterian Investment and Loan program
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Events Calendar

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  • May 2026

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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pastors’ Retreat
April 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pastors’ Retreat

https://highlandspresbyterynj.org/2026/03/23/pastor-one-day-retreat-creating-communication-that-connects/

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Commission on Ministry
May 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Commission on Ministry

Via Zoom Please be sure to check Google Drive for meeting materials

1 event, 6

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Administration and Coordinating Commission
May 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Administration and Coordinating Commission

Via Zoom

1 event, 7

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pastors Book Discussion Group
May 7 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pastors Book Discussion Group

For such a time as this ~ Hannah Reichl   In-Person/bring lunch

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4 events, 11

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Young Leader Formation Team
May 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Young Leader Formation Team

Via Zoom

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Commission on Preparation for Ministry
May 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Commission on Preparation for Ministry

Via Zoom

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Commission on Preparation for Ministry
May 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Commission on Preparation for Ministry

Via Zoom

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Committee on Representation
May 11 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Committee on Representation

Via Zoom

1 event, 12

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery
May 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery

https://highlandspresbyterynj.org/schedule-and-information/

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1 event, 14

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pastors Book Discussion Group
May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pastors Book Discussion Group

For such a time as this ~ Hannah Reichl Via Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9gzYU3CZRgGbTdmG-q5L_Q After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining […]

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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Church Vitality and Discernment Team
May 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Church Vitality and Discernment Team

Via Zoom

2 events, 21

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Innovation Team
May 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Innovation Team

Via Zoom

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pastors Book Discussion Group
May 21 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pastors Book Discussion Group

For such a time as this ~ Hannah Reichl Via Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9gzYU3CZRgGbTdmG-q5L_Q After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pastors Book Discussion Group
May 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pastors Book Discussion Group

For such a time as this ~ Hannah Reichl Via Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9gzYU3CZRgGbTdmG-q5L_Q After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Session Minutes Review – In Person
May 31 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Session Minutes Review – In Person

https://highlandspresbyterynj.org/2026/03/13/2025-session-minutes-review/

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12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pastors Book Discussion Group
June 4 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pastors Book Discussion Group

For such a time as this ~ Hannah Reichl Via Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9gzYU3CZRgGbTdmG-q5L_Q After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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April 30
April 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pastors’ Retreat

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May 5
May 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Commission on Ministry

May 6
May 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Administration and Coordinating Commission

May 7
May 7 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pastors Book Discussion Group

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May 11
May 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Young Leader Formation Team

May 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Commission on Preparation for Ministry

May 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Commission on Preparation for Ministry

May 11 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Committee on Representation

May 12
May 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Stated Meeting of the Presbytery

May 11
May 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Young Leader Formation Team

May 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Commission on Preparation for Ministry

May 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Commission on Preparation for Ministry

May 11 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Committee on Representation

May 12
May 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Stated Meeting of the Presbytery

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May 14
May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pastors Book Discussion Group

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May 20
May 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Church Vitality and Discernment Team

May 21
May 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Innovation Team

May 21 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pastors Book Discussion Group

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May 28
May 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pastors Book Discussion Group

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May 31
May 31 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Session Minutes Review – In Person

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June 4
June 4 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pastors Book Discussion Group

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CONTACT US

The Presbytery of the Highlands of New Jersey
390 Route 10 West
Randolph, NJ 07869
973-361-0084
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Next Presbytery Meeting

May 12
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Stated Meeting of the Presbytery

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