Meeting in Berkeley, Calif., January 28-30, 2004, the Stated Clerk Review and Nomination Committee developed a process for receiving and processing applications from other persons who are applicants for the position of Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), as the General Assembly Standing Rules require. The committee has announced its intention to nominate the incumbent, the Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick, to a third four-year term.

In accordance with Standing Rule G-1c(l)(h), any other potential candidates will complete and submit an application form, which is available from:

The Rev. Kathy Runyeon (staff to the committee)
2024 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 849-4393 x310

The completed application, accompanied by at least three and no more than five letters of reference or recommendation, must be submitted to the committee (c/o Rev. Runyeon) no later than 120 days (February 27, 2004) before the opening of the 216th General Assembly (June 26, 2004). The committee will do further reference checks for each applicant and will notify him or her about next steps and information needed as provided for in Standing Rule G-1c(1)(j) & (k).