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Mission and Vision Leadership

Mission and Vision Leadership Committee (MVL)

The Mission & Vision Leadership (MVL) provides strategic vision and direction to help the Presbytery realize its priorities and live into its purpose. We are the team that takes the “balcony” view of the landscape.
Committee Chairs: Rev. Dr. Barbara Barkley and Rev. Dr. Grace Kaori Suzuki
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Meeting Times: Last Wednesday of the month at 1pm

Presbytery Meetings Working Group

Designs Presbytery meetings to be effective in supporting the mission and goals of the Presbytery. Recommends meeting schedule, finds sites, establishes the docket, coordinates worship, facilitates relationship-building and educational opportunities during the meeting, and regularly reviews meeting format for effectiveness. Additionally consults with the Regional Meetings, as needed.
Working Group Chair: Rev. Sam Lundquist
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Meeting Times: Generally, on Tuesdays, two weeks before a Presbytery meeting, a week after a Presbytery meeting, and as needed.

Personnel Working Group (PWG)

Provides oversight and support for Presbytery staff; recommends personnel policies, staff design, compensation, and job descriptions; conducts annual performance reviews.
Working Group Chairs: Rev. Chris Baldwin and Laurie McLachlan Fry
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Meeting Times: Third Thursday of the month at 11am

Partnership Working Group

Encourages and facilitates partnerships among congregations that support their mission.
Working Group Chair: Doug Chin
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Meeting Times: Third Thursday of the month at 7 pm

New Worshiping Communities Working Group

Supports New Worshiping Communities, Worshiping Communities, New Church Plants, and other forms of innovative ministry.
Working Group Chair: T.B.D.
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Meeting Times: As needed

Presbytery Associates Working Group

Presbytery Associates is a working group to help further actualize the Presbytery’s partnership with and support of congregations by intentionally deploying human resources to that end. Presbytery Associates serve as a liaison between the Presbytery and the congregation/pastor of a church or churches in stressful circumstances (financial, membership, facilities, etc.).

Working Group Chair: Rev. Greg Chan
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Meeting Times: As needed

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