PC(USA) names new unified agency: Presbyterian Life & Witness
The Unification Commission approves a new name and branding for the denomination’s unified agency, signaling a clearer identity and shared mission moving forward.
Unification Commission approves the majority of a proposed Organization for Mission
The remainder will be addressed during an online UC meeting Feb. 12.
“We’re in relationship, therefore we do ministry”: Inside the PC(USA)’s mission shift
The Outlook sits down with Stated Clerk of the General Assembly and Executive Director of the Interim Unified Agency Jihyun Oh to discuss changes at the denomination.
PC(USA)’s Interim Unified Agency adds details to denominational restructuring
Existing ministries to remain; no staff reductions planned.
Unification Commission sets priorities for new structure
Leaders outline five priorities and four work areas to guide the PC(USA) forward.
Unification Commission approves job descriptions for restructured board
The final report in the PC(USA)'s mission-ecclesial merger is due in February, prior to GA 227.
Unification Commission approves a job description for the Stated Clerk/Executive Director
Commissioners also receive an update on the transformation of World Mission.
The Rev. Jihyun Oh announces an interim leadership team for the Interim Unified Agency
The team includes people already in senior leadership as well as those serving public-facing ministries in the IUA.
PC(USA) announces major cuts to mission co-workers amid restructuring
The PC(USA)'s plans to cut mission co-workers by 50%, spark concerns about global outreach, transparency, and the future of the church’s mission efforts.
Beginning next month, meetings of the Unification Commission will be more accessible to the public
The UC will move away from its previous pattern of working as a committee of the whole.
New Interim Unified Agency of the PC(USA) takes next step in reimagining work going forward
Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries will join with TFE.
Unification Commission consolidates PC(USA) agencies, resulting in program changes and staff reduction
‘Interim Unified Agency’ to be led by Stated Clerk Jihyun Oh.
New Interim Unified Agency of the PC(USA) takes next step in reimagining work going forward
Planning process includes reconfiguring ministry work.
PMA Board honors the Rev. Dr. Diane Givens Moffett at its final meeting
As the power of relationships is celebrated, outgoing president and executive director praises board members as her ‘true siblings.’
The Rev. Jihyun Oh named leader of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s interim unified organization
Stated Clerk to assume leadership immediately of both the Office of the General Assembly and Presbyterian Mission Agency.
Moving into its implementation stage, the Unification Commission revamps its committee structure
New committees will coordinate relationships, ministry and resources.
Unification Commission votes to sunset governing boards for PMA and OGA on Dec. 31
Commissioners will take on the governance functions of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly and Presbyterian Mission Agency Board.
Unification Commission votes to establish a Unification Management Office
The new office will help commissioners implement their decisions, set up a program plan, and develop a change management and communication strategy.
PC(USA) national offices unification: What’s next?
General Assembly 226 passes unifying budget paving the way for October report.
Unification Commission introduces its culture consultant
Kelly Beeland has worked with organizations small and large, including the Transportation Security Administration and NASA.
2025-26 unifying budget proposal clears its last hurdle on the way to the 226th General Assembly
Unification Commission gives the proposal its unanimous blessing. The commission will present the unifying budget to the GA next month.
PC(USA) takes major move in unifying OGA, PMA and A Corp budgets
Three PC(USA) bodies unanimously recommended “Unifying budget” to upcoming GA.
‘We’re taking it down to the level of the studs’
Unification Commission co-moderators describe efforts halfway through the combining PMA and OGA.
PC(USA), A Corporation recommends a budget based on ministry priorities
‘Unifying budget’ proposed for 2025-26 as OGA and PMA are combined.
The PC(USA)’s Unification Commission wraps up its two-day meeting with a brief public session
Governance Work Group presents a new working statement, and commissioners tweak their Covenant.
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