It’s not every day that the moderators for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) lead the General Assembly in a five-minute salsa break. And it’s not every day that you see a Scotsman in a kilt in St. Louis, Missouri. But, seeing both at the same time? That’s unheard of. “Oh, nooo! What are they doing?” John Brewster is a General Assembly veteran (this 223rdGeneral Assembly is the sixth he’s attended) and an unofficial ambassador from the Church of Scotland. “In Scotland you bow before the moderator before going into the room, and again before going out. So, seeing this is just … .” He was lingering just outside the assembly hall, watching the indecorous salsa dancing unfold on a television livestreaming the assembly. Brewster is a pastor at Greenhills Parish Church in Eastbride, Scotland, a few miles south of Glasgow. He has gentle eyes, and a gentle brogue and air of contentment that seems like a Victorian ideal. “I wear my kilt so everybody sees me, everybody sees me, and I get … [Read more...]
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Humans of GA: Kilt edition
It’s not every day that the moderators for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) lead the General Assembly in a five-minute salsa break. And it’s not every day that you see a Scotsman in a kilt in St. Louis, Missouri. But, seeing both at the same time? That’s unheard of. “Oh, nooo! What are they doing?” John Brewster is a General Assembly veteran (this 223rdGeneral Assembly is the sixth he’s attended) and an unofficial ambassador from the Church of Scotland. “In Scotland you bow before the moderator before going into the room,… continue reading... -
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MRTI directed to continue policy of corporate engagement for now, companies added to short-list for divestment in 2020
ST. LOUIS – No divestment today. On June 22, the 223rdGeneral Assembly elected (with a vote of 409 in favor and 106 opposed) for Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) to maintain its investments in the fossil-fuel industry, while continuing to vie for more environmentally friendly business practices, and vetting fossil-fuel companies for selective divestment at the 224th General Assembly in 2020. The assembly passed a significant amendment to the original item. The amendment directs MRTI to report back to the 224thGeneral Assembly in 2020 with the compiled assessment of every fossil… continue reading... -
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Spirited worship follows spirited assembly debate
ST. LOUIS – Following more than two hours of spirited debate over how the church should respond to climate change and fossil fuels, the General Assembly moved into a spirited worship service. The worship started with all gathered singing a hymn in unison that included the lyrics, “We are refugees together; all are wanderers welcomed home, greeted by God’s open arms with each unique but none alone.” The text for the hymn, “Draw the Welcome Circle Wider,” was commissioned for the 223rdGeneral Assembly and was also sung during opening worship. Photo… continue reading...
Parties in Stamford case had tried to expedite process in order to get a ruling on the merits of the case January 1, 1995 Uncategorized111 views The General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission -- in sidestepping the question of exactly how deeply a session should be required to probe into the private life of a gay elder who has acknowledged being in a committed, life-long relationship but has declined to say whether he is sexually active -- has put the question off but has not put it to rest.- Ministering with the Earth January 1, 1998 Book Reviews118 views By Mary Elizabeth MooreChalice. 1998. 226 pp. Pb. $19.99. ISBN 0-8272-2323-4 Ministering with the Earth is a quiltwork, both the on-the-ground activity and Moore's book about so ministering. Moore, professor of theology and Christian education at Claremont School of Theology, is fond of the metaphor, suitably pastoral and feminist.
- Remembered Voice: Reclaiming the Legacy of 'Neo-Orthodoxy' January 1, 1998 Book Reviews107 views By Douglas John HallWJKP. 1998. 145 pp. Pb. $18. ISBN 0-664-25772-0 It was in this order. I first read Tillich's Dynamics of Faith. Riveting. Next came The Courage to Be. Gripping. Then I went back and read the first volume of the Systematic Theology. Things began to make sense. Next came Biblical Religion and the Search for Ultimate Reality. Positive.
Proposed per capita increase will go to General Assembly February 9, 2018 Outlook Reporting4 comments LOUISVILLE – With no debate, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board voted Feb. 9 to approve a sizeable proposed increase in General Assembly per capita – from $7.73 per member in 2018 to $10.71 in 2019 and to $11.45 in 2020.
That would amount to a 39 percent increase from 2018 to 2019 and a 7 percent increase from 2019 to 2020. The proposal now will go to the 2018 General Assembly in June in St. Louis for its consideration.
Ken Godshall, who is chair of the board and a pastor from Kentucky, had voted against the proposed increase Feb. 8 when it came before the board’s executive committee, saying the increase...
Way Forward Commission takes action regarding trust and transparency June 12, 2018 Outlook Reporting2 comments The Way Forward Commission met on June 12 to take administrative action regarding issues of trust and transparency in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – apparently responding to imbalances it has detected in the way things have been operating in the national church.
The action (leading with the affirmation that “God alone is Lord of conscience”) addresses what information can be openly shared after a closed or confidential meeting of a denominational entity, and the ways in which staff and board members can express their views regarding information that’s not restricted “without real or implied threat.”
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Vision and structure, function and dysfunction: Way Forward discerns next steps for the PC(USA) June 18, 2018 Outlook Reporting2 comments ST. LOUIS – Representatives of the Way Forward Commission and the All Agency Review Committee made the case June 18 that a dysfunctional institutional culture at the Presbyterian Mission Agency makes change in the national structure imperative — even raising the possibility that the assembly might consider setting up an administrative commission to take charge of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board.
Mark Hostetter, moderator of the Way Forward Commission created by the 2016 assembly, responded to a question a Way Forward Committee (the entity of this 2018 assembly) member for this assembly raised las...
Humans of GA: Kilt edition
MRTI directed to continue policy of corporate engagement for now, companies added to short-list for divestment in 2020
ST. LOUIS – No divestment today. On June 22, the 223rdGeneral Assembly elected (with a vote of 409 in favor and 106 opposed) for Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) to maintain its investments in the fossil-fuel industry, while continuing to vie for more environmentally friendly business practices, and vetting fossil-fuel companies for selective divestment at the 224th General Assembly in 2020. The assembly passed a significant amendment to the original item. The amendment directs MRTI to report back to the 224thGeneral Assembly in 2020 with the compiled assessment of every fossil fuel company they maintain in their portfolios. More so, the amendment names specific corporations for MRTI to engage aggressively — including, “but not limited to, Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Marathon Petroleum, Valero Energy, Phillips 66, Duke Energy, Ford [and] General Motors.” According to Rob Fohr, a representative of MRTI, “This amendment is the best possible outcome of … [Read more...]
Interim Pastor
The Community Presbyterian Church of Mountainside is seeking an Interim Pastor to assist the church in the transition, following the retirement of our minister, to the engagement of a new permanent pastor. Our church, located in Union County, New Jersey, is approximately 25 miles west of New York City, in a quiet small suburban setting. Our current membership is approximately 300. We have a choir composed of 20 well trained voices led by an accomplished music director. We offer services to our congregation and community including: adult bible study, youth education, nursery school, women’s association, men’s group, and sponsorship of a Boy Scout troop. We provide meeting facilities for: a community senior citizens group, local AA and NA groups. Please refer to our website for additional information: cpcmountainside.com. Email résumé or PIF to: [email protected] Community Presbyterian Church of Mountainside 1449 Deer Path Mountainside NJ 07092 Job Type: Full-time … [Read more...]
Pastor/Head of Staff
Georgetown Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, South Carolina seeks a full-time Pastor / Head of Staff for its congregation of 450. We are a vibrant community of faith sharing God’s grace with all generations through uplifting worship and music, meaningful fellowship and mutual care for one another. View MIF #22436 at pcusa.org/CLC. Send your PIF to Rebecca Mann at [email protected] Georgetown Presbyterian Church 558 Black River Rd Georgetown SC 29440 georgetownpresbyterian.org Job Type: full-time … [Read more...]
Director of Mission and Community Ministry
First Presbyterian Church in Charleston, West Virginia seeks a full-time Director of Mission and Community Ministry to sustain and grow its active and ongoing program of community and global mission activities and projects. Candidates must be organized, possess excellent communication skills, be able to motivate a large number of volunteers and have a heart for Christ-based mission. For more information about our church, please visit firstpresby.com. Submit résumés to [email protected] First Presbyterian Church 16 Leon Sullivan Way Charleston WV 25301-2487 Job Type: Full-time … [Read more...]
Spirited worship follows spirited assembly debate
ST. LOUIS – Following more than two hours of spirited debate over how the church should respond to climate change and fossil fuels, the General Assembly moved into a spirited worship service. The worship started with all gathered singing a hymn in unison that included the lyrics, “We are refugees together; all are wanderers welcomed home, greeted by God’s open arms with each unique but none alone.” The text for the hymn, “Draw the Welcome Circle Wider,” was commissioned for the 223rdGeneral Assembly and was also sung during opening worship. Following the call to worship, those gathered sang the classic hymn “Holy God We Praise Your Name.” Karl Hauser, pastor of Southminster Presbyterian Church in Crestwood, Missouri, led the call to confession, the prayer of confession, and the assurance of forgiveness, drawn from the new Book of Common Worship. Hauser swirled his hands through the water in the baptismal font during the assurance of forgiveness, continuing the theme of water … [Read more...]
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