Registration is now open for the 146th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia.


This will be a hybrid meeting using Zoom and will include breakout sessions.


The event takes place at Hilton Presbyterian Church in Newport News, VA, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

In-Person Details

  • Registration is required to attend in person.
  • Please select your breakout session when you sign up.
  • Your choices help us assign the right rooms.





Register for in-person

ZOOM Details

  • You can choose to join online via Zoom.
  • Zoom guests automatically join the Sanctuary breakout session (topic TBA).
  • Tech limits allow only one online breakout option.
  • We Kindly remind online guests to follow PEVA's Zoom etiquette.
  • Your help creates a welcoming space for everyone.
Register for ZOOM

NEXT STATED MEETING


Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

 

Hilton Presbyterian Church

34 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601


Image of Second Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, VA

IMPORTANT INFORMATION


This meeting will be hybrid via ZOOM. Registration will open on Friday, July 3, 2026.


SPEAK OUT has been discontinued by the Presbytery Council. Announcements may be sent to the presbytery administrator
(Raymond Rodrigues) by TUESDAY, July 14, 2026, for inclusion in the newsletter and or pre-meeting PowerPoint.


STATED MEETING DIGEST ARCHIVE

UPCOMING MEETINGS

 

October 27, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach


January 23, 2027, Wycliffe Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach


April 27, 2027, Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church, Suffolk


July 27, 2027, Providence Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach

MEETING DOCUMENTS FOR THE JULY MEETING

Documents for the July meeting will be posted by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026.


The meeting documents will be posted below. All are expected to bring their own copies.


The main document is THE PEVA PACKET. It will contain most if not all of what you will need for the meeting. Documents marked with an asterisk (*) are included in the packet but are also available to download separately.  Click on the plus (+) to the right of the document name to learn more about the document and to download it.

  • Presbytery PACKET

    The Presbytery Packet contains all documents required for the Presbytery meeting.

    Download the Packet

  • Revised Summary of Motions

    This summary has been revised to include the CVT report, which was submitted after the packet was posted. All motions contained in the reports have been included.

    Download Summary of Motions

  • Revised Consent Agenda

    The Consent Agenda has been revised to include the CVT report, which was submitted after the packet was posted.

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  • Congregational Vitality Report (not in packet)


    Download the CVT Report

  • *Announcements

    PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT


    It contains important infromation regarding Child care, meal cost, registration, reports, etc.

    Download the Announcements

  • *Google Maps Link and Parking Info

    Google Map Link for Hilton and parking instructions.

    Download the Directions

  • *Docket

    The Docket is the agenda for the meeting. It lays out the order for the meeting. It is included in the packet.

    Download the Docket

  • *Order of Worship

    Come to the Table – Worship Liturgy for this meeting .

    Download Worship Liturgy

  • General Assembly Commissioners Report

    Reflection Questions on GA227

    Download GA Report

  • Director for Spiritual Growth Summary

    This document is not inclued in the packet posted for break out  session and discussion.

    Download

  • *ZOOM Etiquette for PEVA Meetings

    This document list our expectiaons for Commissioners and visitors that attend PEVA meetings via ZOOM

    Download ZOOM Etiquette

  • *Civil Debate

    The Book of Order (Section F-1.0401) designates the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised (RONR) as the parliamentary authority to be used in meetings of councils. 


    This document summarizes the more common Robert's Rules of Order. 

    Download Civil Debate

  • *Guidelines for Times of Disagreement

    Adopted by the 204th General Assembly (1992) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), this document seeks to guide us in times of conflict and disagreement.

    Download the Guidelines

  • *Opportunity to Serve

    The Presbytery needs your service.  If you are interested in serving on a particular commission, committee, or ministry team, please fill out the online form.

    Opportunity to Serve


Hearing from our GA Commissioners: Submit Your Questions Today!


Our General Assembly commissioners will be present at the upcoming presbytery meeting to share their reflections and experiences, and you are invited to submit a question for them using this link. Please note that this session is designed as a learning opportunity rather than a time for discussion on upcoming amendments, though there will be opportunities for learning, listening, and discussion in the coming months.


PEVA Meeting - Question for General Assembly Commissioners – Fill out form