Assembly moves Mission Engagement and Support to Administrative Services Group
Minor changes were made to Church Discipline; other reconsiderations failed.
Jerry Van Marter is stated clerk of the Presbytery of Mid-Kentucky. During a 50+ year career of ordained ministry, he has served four congregations, three presbyteries, one synod and, for 26 years, served on the staff of the Presbyterian News Service, including 20 years (1994-2014) as its director.
Minor changes were made to Church Discipline; other reconsiderations failed.
Plenaries 10 and 11 wrap up as GA falls further behind schedule, slowly working through changes to the Book of Order’s Rules of Discipline.
Thursday morning session featured the Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee report.
Resolutions address historic harms, racism, violence and reparative justice.
Next up: presbyteries must vote on whether to approve the amendments.
Proposals seek more inclusion, parity, equity and thus more justice
The committee also recommended moving Mission Engagement/Support from PMA to ASG.
Vision 2020 Guiding Statement implementation moves also okayed
The document calls PC(USA) to be prayerful, courageous, united, serving and alive.
Global Covenant Agreements (GCAs) will enhance the creation of partnerships.
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