According to the provisions of Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21 under 4.b, for individuals to be physically in the office for basic operations, to process certain transactions, or facilitate the ability of other workers to work remotely. Business and operations must determine which of their workers are necessary for such basic operations and must inform workers of that designation.  If you choose to implement this for your congregation, please note that such designations must be made in writing, whether by electronic message, public website, or other appropriate means. This action must be taken by March 31, 2020. 

The Presbytery of Lake Michigan has determined which of their workers are necessary for basic options and informed their workers of this.

Here’s the statement:


To: The Members and Congregations of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan
From:  Dru Wrasse, Moderator of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan
Date: March 25, 2020

Re: Designation of Staff Essential to Conduct Minimum Basic Operations per Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21, 4.b.

In compliance with Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21, 4.b., the Presbytery of Lake Michigan designates the following as employees necessary to conduct minimum basic operations:

Rev. Cal Bremer, Transitional Co-Leader
Rev. Fran Lane-Lawrence, Transitional Co-Leader/Stated Clerk
Kirk Truesdell, Treasurer
Audrey Curry, Bookkeeper
Sharon Carper, Office Manager
Kristen Schell, Technology Manager


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