Stated Meeting of The Presbytery of the Highlands of NJ
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – 4 pm
HYBRID Meeting
Planting Seeds for the Future
The Presbytery of the Highlands Spring Meeting | May
On May 12th, the Presbytery of the Highlands will gather for its Spring Meeting to mark a season of growth and renewal. Inspired by Song of Solomon 2:11–12, this is a time to recognize what is beginning to bloom among us and where God is leading us next.
This gathering centers on planting seeds for the future through connection, shared leadership, and faithful imagination. We will reflect on how our teams began the year building relationships and strengthening collaboration across the Presbytery.
Beginning at 4PM at Johnsonburg’s Highland Pavilion (in-person), we will celebrate 70 years of women’s ordination and take part in a symbolic act of planting to celebrate Highlands’ fifth anniversary, all as we look ahead with hope and purpose.
The business portion of the Presbytery meeting will begin at 6:30PM in the Dining Hall, following dinner; this will be in-person and hybrid. The celebrations will continue, with members of Highlands Presbytery authorized by the Commission on Ministry to preside, as well as preach, in our congregations.as Commissioned Presiding Elders.
Among the other matters coming before the Presbytery, brief, information-only, descriptions of the overtures coming before the General Assembly this summer will be presented. If you are interested in what will be coming before our national church, this is an important opportunity.
Join us for worship, storytelling, and joyful anniversary celebrations, as we step into what is growing as individuals, churches, a presbytery, and a denomination.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Via Zoom & In Person at Johnsonburg Camp & Retreat Center
Please plan to RSVP in advance, review materials as they are shared, and come prepared to engage in conversation, learning, and decision-making.
In Person Registration deadline is April 28, 2026
Zoom Registration deadline is May 11, 2026
The Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Register below to receive the Zoom link.
MEETING MATERIAL
Administration and Coordinating Commission Report – Part 1
Administration and Coordinating Commission Report – Part 2
- Finance and Property Team Description
- Funds Development Team Description
- Worship Planning Team Description
- Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Team Description
Church Vitality and Discernment Team Report
Commission on Ministry Report – Part 1
- Report of the Administrative Commission to Install Rev. Nathaniel Fryer
- Final Plan of Union – Meyersville Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church, Stirling
- Validated/Specialized Ministry Policy
ZOOM REGISTRATION
ZOOM ONLY - May 12, 2026 Presbytery Meeting
This is a Hybrid Meeting - in person at Johnsonburg Camp and Retreat Center and on Zoom. Registration deadline for in Person – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Registration deadline for Zoom participants – Monday, May 11, 2026
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