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Session Update - May 7, 2026

The Session and Diaconate met together in a stated Consistory meeting over dinner.

  • TE Ferguson led the elders and deacons in a brief devotional on Psalm 92.

  • The Consistory received updates on significant needs within the congregation.

  • Deacon Erichsen provided updates on facility matters.

  • The Deacons gave an update on work to encourage more volunteerism in the church.

  • The Deacons will be planning a workday to clear the BMP.

  • The next stated Consistory meeting will be Thursday, July 9, 2026.

The Session convened afterward in a stated meeting.

  • RE Mericle led a devotion on I Peter 5:7.

  • The Session approved using Church Plant funds to cover David William’s May expenses.

  • The Session received various shepherding and care team reports and discussed urgent shepherding needs.

  • The Session received scheduled reports from the Worship Ministry Team.

  • The elders approved the Benevolence Budget for the FY 2026-27 as presented by the Missions Team and Missions Team expenditures for Missions Conference.

  • The session authorized the Church Administrator and Senior Pastor to update the Church Handbook wherever necessary to help CRPC’ efforts to eliminate the QUAT-based cleaners that are causing allergic reactions in members and visitors.

  • Officer Training will begin in June for approved candidates.

  • The next stated Session meeting will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.

MEMBERSHIP UPDATES:

Susan Hadley, Admission to the Lord’s Table

William Hadley, Admission to the Lord’s Table

Scott Borah, Reaffirmation of Faith

Ben and Chloe Harrison, Reaffirmation of Faith

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Session Update - April 9, 2026

The Session and Diaconate met together in a stated Consistory meeting over dinner, with representatives from the Alongside Care Team in attendance.

  • Pastor Ferguson led a devotional on Ephesians 4 on the whole body growing toward maturity.

  • The Consistory received updates on significant needs within the congregation.

  • Deacon Erichsen provided updates on facility matters.

  • The Deacons gave an update on their work to encourage more volunteerism in the church.

  • Pastor Ferguson updated the Consistory on the transition to officers having calvaryrpc.org accounts.

  • Deacon Erichsen reviewed the process for providing member assistance for counseling needs.

  • The next stated Consistory meeting will be Thursday, May 7, 2026.

The Session convened afterward in a stated meeting, with representatives from the Alongside Care Team in attendance.

  • RE Dahl led a devotion on Romans 8:31-39 from Jewels from John Newton.

  • The Session received as information various shepherding and care team reports. The Session entered a season of prayer with the Alongside caregivers for these and other congregational needs. Following prayer, the caregivers were dismissed from the meeting.

  • The Session received scheduled reports from ministry teams: Fellowship and Missions

  • The elders discussed officer nominations received from the congregation and approved candidates to receive training.

  • The elders approved the budget for the FY 2026-27 as presented by the deacons.

    • The Missions Team will make recommendations for the benevolence budget for Session approval.

    • The Senior Pastor and Church Financial Officer will prepare a budget letter to the congregation with answers to frequently asked questions.

    • The Session called a congregational meeting following worship on June 14, 2026 for the purposes of (1) voting on any changes in the terms of call for the pastors; and (2) answering previously submitted questions regarding the budget. This meeting will also serve as the annual meeting of the church corporation.

  • The elders considered various administrative matters, including:

    • Appointing commissioners to the May 14, 2026 meeting of the Tidewater Presbytery

    • Scheduling various meetings and mini-retreats.

    • Approving a diaconal proposal to purchase a new MPB refrigerator.

    • Approving TE Ferguson to officiate an away wedding in June.

    • Approving Care Team guidelines for inclusion in the Church Handbook.

    • Approving deacon-recommended repairs to the Auditorium roof.

  • Deacon Tony McGee was granted emeritus status, with thanks, effective June 1, 2026.

  • The next stated Session meeting will be Thursday, May 7, 2026.

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