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General Assembly committee wrestles with same-sex marriage overtures

Some have predicted that if the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) decides to allow its ministers to perform same-sex marriages, many more churches will..

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General Assembly business changes: Consent calendar and committee reports

Heads up! Folks following the 2014 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) might want to know of some changes in the..

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Heath Rada elected moderator of 221st General Assembly (Updated)

Using old-fashioned, hand-written ballots, the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) elected Heath K. Rada – the only ruling elder..

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Mid Council Commission responds to synod executives’ critique

DETROIT – As the General Assembly prepares to take up the recommendations this week of the Mid Council Commission II – which..

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A host of hot spots

While they have yet to catch a blast of public attention, scattered through the agenda of the 2014 General Assembly of the..

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On the verge of a 3rd term? Valentine looks back, around, ahead

Interview by Leslie Scanlon, Outlook national reporter The 2014 General Assembly is being asked to confirm Linda Valentine for another four-year term..

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GA to celebrate New Worshipping Communities and Young Adult Volunteers

When the General Assembly convenes Saturday in Detroit, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will be celebrating at least two accomplishments – a constellation..

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Stony Point to work toward financial self-sufficiency

LOUISVILLE, KY - After a long and somewhat contentious stretch of trying to figure out the future of Stony Point Center, a..

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First Presbyterian Houston files lawsuit to gain title to its property

Things still appear tense in the relationship between First Presbyterian Church in Houston and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – as the session..

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Fellowship, Presbyterians for Renewal plan merger that would offer a new home to evangelicals

The Fellowship of Presbyterians is parting ways structurally with ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians and is joining with Presbyterians for..