Reformed scholars and church leaders argue that using covenant language to require employee loyalty distorts a core theological concept and undermines the church's commitment to faithful dissent.
Documents obtained by the Presbyterian Outlook show warnings of possible disciplinary action and potential termination in a covenant mission co-workers were asked to sign — contradicting testimony that the document carried no punitive elements.
Rather than create a special committee to study recent inclusion amendments, commissioners pointed to related proposals already before the assembly.
Majority favors stepping away from such companies by 2030.
Approvals included a vote reversal on a controversial ordination exam alternative.
Commissioners recommend a 17-member task force to investigate the decisions that closed World Mission while also advancing a new process for reimagining the denomination's global mission.
World Mission’s closure fueled calls for stronger oversight as commissioners approved a heavily amended governance plan for the unified agency.
A recommendation shaped by discussions at the National Queer Presbyterian Gathering would let candidates see congregations’ openness to LGBTQIA+ leaders.
The Gender and Sexuality Justice Committee approved a two-pronged approach: better understanding the scope of misconduct and strengthening support for survivors.
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The first day of committee meetings focused largely on the denomination's new agency structure, while commissioners also advanced full-communion discussions and considered changes to investment policy.
The Committee on Theological Education and Ordination approves seven overtures.
GA227 committees meet online June 22-24.
The committee will also consider an overture on studying innovative and collaborative approaches to ministry.
The four teams standing for election at GA227 discussed mission, church unity, Christian nationalism and the future of the denomination during a Presbyterian Outlook webinar.
Columbia Theological Seminary has completed a significant organizational realignment designed to support sustainability, effectiveness and service.
Overtures for consideration by the Reformed Identity Around the World Committee span nuclear weapons policy, Middle East conflict, Korean reconciliation and Syrian religious freedom.
From the Nicene Creed to a proposed 21st-century confession, Presbyterians are considering how the church should articulate its faith in a changing world.
Items call for review of restructuring and renewed missiological clarity following 2025 closure.
GA’s Racial Justice Committee to consider four overtures during its online meetings starting June 22.
The Rev. Mark Elsdon is among those to address Thursday’s Faith-Based Development Summit in Louisville.
General Assembly committees meet online June 22-24.
As PC(USA) considers Liberia Project 180, church leaders say the work of apology and repair begins with “cleaning our own house” and telling the truth about the denomination’s role in Liberia’s colonization.
Two proposals headed to GA227 would gather better data on sexual misconduct and develop a survivor-centered support program within the PC(USA).
GEN-09 would fund new studies on sexuality, relationships and family life, updating PC(USA) guidance to reflect recent General Assembly actions.
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