The Stated Meeting was hosted by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. Commissioners gathered in person for worship, work, and fellowship. Highlights of the meeting included:
Worship
- “Just Who Are the Least of These: The Problem with Goats and Sheep” Reflections on Isaiah 11: 1-10 and Matthew 25: 31-46
- Rev. Fran Lane-Lawrence, Executive Presbyter/Stated Clerk
- Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
- Rev. Lynette Sparks and Rev. Jen Porter
Response to the Word
- The installation of Elder Paul Karsten, as the 2023 Moderator, and Rev. Gail Monsma, as the 2023 Vice Moderator
- The installation of Rev. Chrissy Westbury as the Associate Presbyter of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan
- Celebration of Saints
- Rev. Christopher Mergener and Rev. Kristine Aragon-Bruce
- $1395 has been received thus far for the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance – Puerto Rico Relief
Recognition
- Introduction of New Teaching Elder, Rev. Nick Marlatt from First Presbyterian Church of Hastings
- Of Rev. Christine Barnes, PLM Moderator
- Of Rev. Dr. Seth Weeldreyer, Leadership Team Moderator
- Of Rev. Dr. Calvin Bremer, Transitional Co-Leader
- The status of Honorably Retired was conferred on the Rev. Scott Crane
Received
- The Final Read of the 2023 Proposed Budget and accompanying documents
- Report from Synod of the Covenant by Elder Andy Thorburn
- Presentation from the Mediation Committee
Approved
- Consent Agenda
- 2023 Budget
Elected
Nomination/Representation Committee Class of 2025
- Rev. Ruth Lowry, Plainwell
Commission on Ministry – East Region
- RE Heather Myer, East Lansing Eastminster, Class of 2025
- RE Karen Viele, Lansing First, Class of 2025
Commission on Ministry-North Region
- Rev. Kristine Aragon-Bruce, Grand Haven, Class of 2025
- Rev. Sarah Juist, Jenison Parkwood, Class of 2025
Commission on Preparation for Ministry
- RE Leslie Gilreath, Benton Harbor Fairplain, Class of 2025
Leadership Team
- Rev. Chris Dorn, Ionia First, Facilitator – Dynamic Leadership, Class of 2025
- Rev. Katie Hurnwell, Decatur First, Facilitator – Congregational Support, Class of 2025
- Rev. Stan Jenkins, Lansing First, Member at Large, Class of 2025
Permanent Judicial Commission
- RE William Buhl, Paw Paw First, Class of 2028
- Rev. Helen Havlik, HR, Class of 2028
- Rev. Seth Weeldreyer, Kalamazoo First, Class of 2028
Synod Commissioner
- Rev. Charlotte Ellison, HR, Class of 2024
- RE Andy Thorburn, Paw Paw, Class of 2024
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