Latin American Presbyterians meet to celebrate and contextualize globalization pronouncement
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PC(USA) leaders issue pastoral letter to the church on Assembly’s marriage actions
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Mid Council Commission II report approved with minor change, 10-12 synods recommended
The report from Mid Council Commission II was approved by the Mid Councils Issues Committee of the 221st General Assembly (2014) Tuesday..
Gun violence discussion sparks laments, but also hope at screening of Trigger
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Peacemaking committee votes to recommend that the Assembly take action aimed at restoring relationship with Cuba
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General Assembly Procedures: Votes on YAADS and Per Capita
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Social Justice Issues Committee disapproves call for a new abortion study
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Committee recommends rejection of making distinction between modern and ancient Israel
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Committee endorses creation of immigration defense group within PC(USA)
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UKirk ministries reclaiming Presbyterian heritage of integrating faith and service
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Peacemaking committee approves continued discernment despite calls for more definitive action
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Belhar Committee turns to a variety of voices to make its case for new confession
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Moderator Heath Rada’s newest friends gather to wish him well
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Vice Moderator Kwong Abazia hopes Assembly can imagine new places
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Presbyterian Mission Agency celebrates milestone in 1001 movement
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Before the debates, 221st General Assembly opens with worship
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General Assembly backgrounder: peacemaking and international issues
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Riders on the storm: PC(USA) supports Philippines partners in Typhoon Haiyan recovery
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General Assembly backgrounder: BOP, PILP, PPC, Foundation
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General Assembly backgrounder: congregational vitality
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