Clergy Care & Development
Provides opportunities for clergy and CLPs to further their spiritual and professional development and to stimulate theological reflection and dialogue, advocates for and works with members of the Benefits Plan regarding Board of Pensions and benefits issues, and promotes clergy well-being by providing arenas for fellowship, mutual support, and creative interaction. Meets 3rd Wednesday at 3pm at the Presbytery Office.
See also:
- CC&D Mission & Membership
- Conferences & Seminars Updated 2/2
- Documents
Annual Clergy and CLP Family Picnic
- Thursday July 16, 3pm—
- at Hamlin Beach State Park
- Folk Song Jam: 3pm to 5pm
- Dinner at 6pm
- Please RSVP by Thursday July 9 to , 242-0080 ext *816
The Clergy Care and Development Committee invites all clergy and commissioned lay pastors and their families to our Annual Clergy Family Picnic.
- Please bring the following for your family:
- Hotdogs, hamburgers, etc-whatever you’d like to grill
- Condiments and rolls for the above
- A dish to share with others
- Your own Beverages (Non-alcoholic only, please. We don’t have a permit for alcoholic beverages)
- Paper goods and utensils for your own use
- A trash bag to tote your trash out (Hamlin Beach is a carry-in, carry-out park)
Board of Pensions
- Board of Pensions Local contact:
Health Concerns
- I Can Change: Helping you lose weight—A free weight management program offered by the Board of Pensions to BOP members and their covered family members. A professional health coach commits to working with you during your enrollment. You may enroll for the telephonic version or the online version and will receive a workbook and an At-Home Toolkit. To enroll, or to get more information, call 866-750-7361.
- I Can Relax: Helping you keep body and soul together—A free stress management program offered by the Board of Pensions to BOP members and their covered family members. A professional health coach commits to working with you during your enrollment. You may enroll for the telephonic version or the online version and will receive a workbook and an At-Home Toolkit. To enroll, or to get more information, call 866-750-7361.
Mission
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The Clergy Care and Development Committee shall:
- Provide opportunities for clergy and commissioned lay pastors to further their spiritual and professional development.
- Identify and promote pastoral care opportunities to clergy and lay pastors, their families and survivors.
- Sponsor events to stimulate theological reflection and dialogue for clergy and lay pastors.
- Identify opportunities for continuing education and sabbaticals and provide resources to enable pastors to use them effectively.
- Advocate for and work with members of the Benefits Plan regarding Board of Pensions and benefits issues, salary concerns, and other matters regarding personnel issues.
- Promote clergy wellbeing by providing arenas for fellowship, mutual support, and creative interaction among clergy and lay pastors.
- Celebrate and encourage clergy in specialized ministries.
- Implement a plan for assimilation of new clergy and lay pastors into the life of the Presbytery.
Documents
The Clergy Care and Development Committee owns and maintains the following documents.

