PSF Resources

PSF Presbytery Resources

• Presbytery of San Francisco By-Laws (September 2018)
• Presbytery of San Francisco-Standing-Rules (Feb 2019)
• PSF-Sexual Misconduct Prevention-Policy & Procedures
• PSF Child Protection Policy
• Presbytery of San Francisco Employee Handbook 2025
• Presbytery of San Francisco Reconciliation & Dismissal Policy
• Self Development of People

         Self Development of the People (SDOP) partners with economically disadvantaged, oppressed, and impoverished individuals to empower them through grant funding, enabling them to achieve self-sufficiency and to alter the conditions that perpetuate poverty, oppression, and injustice. In the Bay Area, the SDOP chapter consists of three geographic organizations, called Presbyteries, of Presbyterian churches: the Presbytery of San Jose, the Presbytery of San Francisco, and the Presbytery of the Redwoods.

To be considered for a grant, all applicants, whether groups or individuals, must adhere to the following criteria:

1. Be presented, owned, and managed by the economically disadvantaged individuals who will directly benefit from them.
2. Address the long-term correction of conditions that perpetuate poverty and oppression. This should incorporate SDOP’s core strategies to promote justice, build solidarity, advance human dignity, and advocate for economic equity.
3. Demonstrate environmental sensitivity while achieving their stated goals and objectives.
   Not promote or advocate violence as a means of achieving goals and objectives.
   
   Applicants can access the application form via this link:

https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/2024-10/Pre-applicationcn321web.docx

• Self Development of People handout
• A Guide To Presbytery Meetings
• Presbytery Meeting Host Checklist
• For resources for churches and pastors, please visit the Committee on Ministry Resources page.

Dismantling Structural Racism Resources

• White Supremacy Culture: Characteristics
• PSF Dismantling Structural Racism Webpage
• Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy Information
• Harassment Prevention Policy
• Antiracism Policy
• Sanctuary: An Act of Faith Statement
• Resolution on the Israel/Palestinian Hostility: Our Kairos Moment

Healing Resources

• PSF Personal Safety and Well-Being of All Policy and Procedures- Approved Feb 09 2021
• Abuse and Neglect Reporting Responsibilities
• Resources from Healing Committee around Clergy Abuse from Cameron House & PC Chinatown
• Creating Safe Ministries: Safe Church Helpline: 866.607.SAFE (7233)