2022 Per Capita

Officially “Per capita is an opportunity for all communicant members of the Presbyterian church through the governing bodies to participate equally, responsibly, and interdependently by sharing the cost of coordination and evaluation of mission; and of performing ecclesiastical, legislative, and judicial functions that identify a Reformed Church, while at the same time strengthening the sense of community among all Presbyterians” (GA Minutes, Part I, 1995).  

In essence:  “Per capita is a set amount of money (apportionment) per member that congregations pay to the larger Presbyterian Church (USA).  Every Presbyterian shares in the benefit of the PC (USA)’s system of government, so every Presbyterian is asked to share the expenses associated with coordinating and performing the functions of that system.”

The annual per capita amount is a combined request from a congregation’s Presbytery, Synod, and the General Assembly.  The 2021 General Assembly budget determines the individual capita rate that provides:

• Expenses for bringing commissioners and advisory delegates to a General Assembly

• The cost of bringing together Presbytery and Synod church leaders for training events, as well as those who serve on permanent GA committees

• Tools to develop and administer ordination exams

• Travel expenses of the Moderator and Vice Moderator of the GA

• The call system and other work that helps all Presbyterians discern their vocation

• Information, advice, and council to Presbyteries and pastors about immigration issues

• The Presbyterian Historical Society

• The production and distribution of the Book of Order, Book of Confessions, and other GA publications

• A Presbyterian presence at ecumenical groups and gatherings in the United States and worldwide.

For 2022, Hopewell Presbyterian’s per capita is $40.00 per member.