General Resources
The Presbytery of Cayuga-Syracuse is a partner with Practical Resources for Churches which offers webinars and consultations on a variety of topics for our members at no additional cost.
Mission
Join the denomination-wide movement to answer Jesus Christ’s invitation in Matthew 25 to be actively engaged in the world and in the welfare of our neighbor.
Denomination background: Becoming a Matthew 25 Congregation
Stewardship
The Presbyterian Foundation offers several resources for Stewardship:
Stewardship Navigator is a tool that helps your congregation create a year-round emphasis on stewardship.
Stewardship Kaleidoscope – an annual Stewardship Conference
Worship
Pulpit Supply List - To request the most current Pulpit Supply List, please email caysyrnews@gmail.com.
Faith Formation and Nurture
The Association of Professional Church Educators offers resources as well as an annual conference.
Officer Training
Making Disciples, Making Leaders–Participant Workbook, Second Edition A Manual for Presbyterian Church Leader Development
Board of Pensions
How to calculate Effective Salary
Denominational Connections
Cayuga-Syracuse’s congregations are members of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Our Presbytery is situated in the Synod of the Northeast
Cayuga-Syracuse Policies
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Child and Youth Protection Policy
Evangelism and Outreach
Effective Newsletters – a webinar by Presbyterian Mission Agency
Child Safety Practices and Policies
Financial/Treasurer
Treasurer’s Manual (PCUSA)
Avoiding Financial Fraud (PCUSA)
Legal Issues (lawsuits, immigration, etc from PCUSA)
Information on Church security and safety via FEMA (grants available)
Clerks
Presbytery Records and Information
For minutes before 2024 and other Presbytery records, contact statedclerk@cayugasyrcuse.org. For 2024 and more recent minutes, see the Stated Meetings page