Presbytery del Cristo met August 14-15, 2025, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Chinese Church, Daly City Campus, in San Francisco, California. Rev. Harry Chapman served as moderator and Rev. Lyle Reece as vice-moderator. Received Rev. Toby Davis from Red River Presbytery and appointed a commission to install him as pastor of First CPC, Lubbock, Texas. Dissolved the relationship in good standing of Rev. Sheila O’Mara per her request. Rev. Alan Leung shared about the ministry of the Cumberland Presbyterian Chinese Church. Unanimously approved changes to Rules of Discipline Section 2.5 and Constitution 10.1 through 10.5 be renumbered as 10.2 -10.6 and a new 10.1 be inserted. Introduced candidate Rev. Dennis Watson (Southern Baptist) who is pursuing college credits and the Program of Alternate Studies so that his ordination might be recognized in the CPC. Appointed Rev. Jerry Smyrl as moderator of Desert Gardens CPC. The commission to install Rev. Yohance Warrick as a pastor of Heights CPC reported it had been done April 13, 2025, and was dismissed. Rev. Dr. Marty Goehring was honorably retired.
Alba Cornelia Swain
Alba Cornelia Swain, 93, of Memphis, Tennessee, died August 18, 2026. She
Matthew Gore
August 18, 2026
