Welcome to the PROPERTY SUPPORT webpage!
The Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (USA) identifies each individual church congregation as the steward of their buildings and grounds, which is a necessary and vital part of their overall ministry operations. The session is given the responsibility to provide for the management of the property of the church and to determine the appropriate use of its building and facilities. It is also responsible for obtaining adequate property and liability insurance coverage to protect the facilities, programs and officers, including members of the session, staff, board of trustees and deacons.
The Presbytery of NYC has gone the extra mile to provide its churches with a Property Support Manager. Whose task is to advise the Presbytery on property and building matters related to Presbytery properties; to act on behalf of the Presbytery when directed to do so, and; to advise congregations on repair, management, and upkeep of buildings.
The property support manager is backed up by a committee of professionals and lay people knowledgeable in the care and maintenance of buildings. These committee members are all members of Presbytery.
If the property Support manager can be of any help please don’t hesitate to contact Peter Moore by email or by phone at 212-870-2221, ext.4324.
The following documents are available on this web-page for your use. Just click on the title and you will go to the document.
- Guidelines for Church Building and Grounds Committees
- Guidelines for How to Proceed with Your Proposed Project
- Guidelines on How to Select and Hire a Contractor
- Guidelines for How to Select and Hire an Architect
- Checklist for Seasonal Maintenance
- Guidelines for Contractor Insurance
- Guidelines for Work and Workplace Issues and the PCUSA
- Guidelines for How to Save Energy
- Maintenance Manual for All Seasons
- Martinez Fund Matching Grant Guidelines and Application
