26th Stated Meeting of The Presbytery of the Highlands of NJ
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – 10:00am
HYBRID Meeting
“Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
10:00 am
Hybrid Meeting
Via Zoom & In Person
at Johnsonburg Camp & Retreat Center
822 County Road 519, Johnsonburg, NJ 07825
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 has closed
Zoom Registration deadline is September 14, 2026
The Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
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The Presbytery of the Highlands Meeting | September
The Fall Presbytery Meeting promises to be a packed and productive meeting! Highlights include key items such as the election of our 2027 moderator, a discussion on the budget and the budget process. Additionally, the Communications Team will share exciting updates on the Presbytery’s communication strategy. We will meet new pastors and Commission a Certified Ruling Elder. Finally, we’ll take time to celebrate significant church anniversaries and hear the stories of how several of our congregations played during the American Revolution.
MEETING MATERIAL
May 12, 2026 Presbytery Meeting Minutes
Administration and Coordinating Commission Report – Part 1
- 2027 Budget Presbytery of the Highlands
- 2027 Board of Pensions Policy for the Presbytery of the Highlands
- Minimum Terms fo Call of 2027
- Presbytery Leader Retirement and Search Process
- Charge for the Administrative Commission for Larison’s Corner Church
- Presbytery Funds Description
Congregational Vitality and Discernment Team Report
Commission on Ministry Report – Part 1
Commission on Ministry Report – Part 2
Commission on Preparation for Ministry Report
Committee on Representation Report
REGISTRATION
September 15, 2026 Presbytery Meeting
This is a Hybrid Meeting - in person at Johnsonburg Camp and Retreat Center and on Zoom. Registration deadline for In Person – has now closed Registration deadline for Zoom participants – Monday, September 14, 2026
Presbytery Offering
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Presbytery Meeting Resources
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11/25/25
2025 Letter to Clerks – Statistical Reporting Information and Deadlines
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11/25/25
Statistical Report Support Sheet – English
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11/25/25
Statistical Report Support Sheet – Korean
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11/25/25
Statistical Report Support Sheet – Spanish
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11/25/25
Link to Statistical Reporting
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11/06/25
Anti-Harassment Policy 2025
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09/16/25
2026 Terms of Call Worksheet
Presbytery 2026 Terms of Call Worksheet
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09/08/25
2026 Minimum Terms of Call
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09/05/25
Investment and Designated Money/Funds 2025
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09/05/25
2026 Highlands Presbytery Budget
Archived Meetings
September 2025 Meeting documents
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03/10/26
Anti-Racism Policy 2025
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03/10/26
Committee on Representation Description
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03/10/26
Young Leader Formation Team
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03/10/26
Children, Youth and Adults with Vulnerabilities Protection Policy
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03/10/26
Electronic, Virtual or Hybrid Meetings Policy 2025
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03/10/26
Administration and Coordinating Commission Description
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11/06/25
Anti-Harassment Policy 2025
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09/05/25
Investment and Designated Money/Funds 2025
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09/05/25
2026 Highlands Presbytery Budget
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09/05/25
Final Report of the Administrative Commission for the First Presbyterian Church of Hanover, East Hanover
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09/04/25
Funds Development Report
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09/03/25
Your Appointed Moderator
Your Appointed Moderator Policy and guidelines
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09/03/25
Ordination Process and Service in the Presbytery of the Highlands
Ordination Service in the Presbytery of the Highlands
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09/03/25
Clergy Care Fund Policy
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09/03/25
Session Rotation Requirement Exemption Policy
Session Exemption Policy
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09/03/25
Code of Ethics for COM Members
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09/03/25
2026 BOP requirements and recommendations
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09/03/25
Commission on Ministry Report – Part 2
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09/03/25
Position Description for COM-members – September 2025
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09/02/25
Nominations Committee Report
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09/02/25
Nominations for 2026 General Assembly Form
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09/02/25
Consent Agenda
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09/02/25
Property & Insurance Team Report
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09/02/25
Stated Clerk’s Report
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08/31/25
Church Development Team Report
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08/29/25
Commission on Ministry Report – Part 1
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08/28/25
Covenant Agreement between Sanctuary + Seed and the Presbytery of the Highlands – to be approved
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08/28/25
Agenda
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08/28/25
Proposed Overture – Classification of Administrative Leave – to be approved
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08/28/25
2024 Session Minutes Review
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08/28/25
Communications Coordinatior position description – to be approved
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08/28/25
Presbytery Examination Guidelines – Candidacy
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08/28/25
May 13, 2025 Presbytery Meeting Minutes
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08/28/25
Sexual Misconduct Policy – reviewed
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08/28/25
Committee on Preparation for Ministry Report
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08/28/25
Commissioned Ruling Elder Policy – Consent Agenda
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08/28/25
Nominating Team position description – reviewed
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08/28/25
Administration and Coordinating Team Report
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08/28/25
Bylaws for the Presbytery of the Highlands of NJ – to be approved
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08/28/25
Ecclesiastical Officers of Presbytery position description – reviewed
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08/27/25
Young Leader Formation Team Report
November 2025 Meeting Documents
