ASSEMBLY IN BRIEF An electronic copy of the Assembly in Brief, a 16-page bulletin-insert size news-and-photos summary of the 219th General Assembly can be found at: www.pcusa.org/ga219 Due to a snag with the printer, anyone who order this in bulk will not receive it until Sunday, August 1, 2010 CLERGY RENEWAL AND EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND June 2010 - The Presbytery of Northern Plains (the Presbytery) has previously established the Clergy Renewal and Education Endowment Fund (the Fund).  Each Year approximately 90% of the interest on the principal of these funds is available to assist Minster Members of the Presbytery and Commissioned Lay Pastors  with expenses related to continuing education.

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   Ministers of the Word and Sacrament and Commissioned Lay Pastors serving in the Presbytery may apply for a portion of these funds.  The Committee on Ministry (COM) has full jurisdiction in the administration and disbursement of these funds.  Presently the COM has indicated that $150 in travel expenses is available for those who apply directly to COM for a qualified education event.  As of June 2010, the total amount of funds available is less than $1500; therefore, not everyone who applies will actually receive funding.  Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. According to the Fund's policy, those with access to other funding including continuing education provisions by his or her church should utilize those resources first.

     As outlined in the COM's policy for the Fund; application for continuing education assistance may be made by submitting a proposal to COM.  The proposal should contain the following:

1. a brief description of the content and nature of the event
2. cost of the event including tuition, lodging and travel
3. brief description of how the event will benefit the person's ministry
4. other financial resources available

      Please submit your proposal to the COM member heading up the area of clergy support.  Currently that person is Nancy Emerson.  You may reach her by email at nancy68emerson@hotmail.com.  If at all possible, please make the application at least 8 weeks in advance of the training or education event.