Welcome to the web site of the Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries. Valuable information about the organization and resources for members can be found here. Our goal is to provide visitors with information and tools that will enable them to be better informed, more effective and highly efficient in performing their vital roles within the church.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries is to provide a supportive base for the unity and fellowship of its members in order to provide individual growth, professional development, continuing education, and spiritual enrichment. 

The Association…

• Promotes and encourages the training and support of United Methodist Church Secretaries

• Serves as an advocate for emerging concerns that affect church secretaries;

• Encourages and assists in the establishment of chapters of church secretaries, within or across jurisdictional and annual conference boundaries, and assists in coordinating the program and work of these chapters. (top of page)
  

History

The Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries (PAUMCS) was organized April 14, 1982 in Dallas, Texas. 

Since that first meeting... 

• Conferences have been held annually;
• Bylaws and a logo were adopted; 
• Working committees were formed; 
• A quarterly newsletter was established; 
• Chapters continue to be organized across the connection

Legislation was adopted at the 1988 General Conference which states that the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) has the authority and responsibility: “To provide guidance and consultation for continuing education of church secretaries, including establishment of training and certification programs, and to provide assistance to the Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries.” (Book of Discipline, 2004, Paragraph 807.19).

Contact Information

Cynthia Haralson
GCFA Staff Representative to PAUMCS
P.O. Box 340029
Nashville, TN  37203-0029
Phone:   866-367-4232
Email:   paumcs@gcfa.org 

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