Mid Councils Committee completes its work, approving or referring 11 items and concurring with the withdrawal of the twelfth
Also approved: a recommendation to recognize the ordinations of immigrant pastors
The Theology, Worship and Education Committee concluded its work by considering how to support soldiers and veterans through the creation of worship resources for military chaplains and pastors and by debating and voting on multiple changes to the Directory for Worship.
The Polity Committee does not recommend several proposed constitutional amendments and wants to change the designation from ‘honorably retired’ to ‘retired’ for ministers.
The approval of this recommendation will mark the first major overhaul since 1996.
The Theology, Worship, and Education Committee considers a new confession, hears from the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation on book bans and anti-racism, and discusses Christian Education in churches.
The Mid Councils Committee recommends a task force to consider how ruling elders could and should be ordained to serve in broader capacities.
Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson writes a letter to commissioners and staff, who are meeting in person and online at GA225.
With a docket of 19 resolutions to consider at General Assembly 225, the Theology, Worship, and Education Committee began diving into issues and discussions that will influence faith practices of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) members.
On June 20, 2022, the Mid Councils Committee discussed how commissioned ruling elders serve churches and new worshipping communities that do not yet have a place in the existing PC(USA) structure, among other things.
Once again, a General Assembly committee has said no to providing more flexibility in the way ruling elders are ordained.
The committee voted that the modified five-year limit does not apply to sexual misconduct cases.
Those trying to access PC-Biz on the morning of June 20, 2022, may have experienced some technical difficulties; Deputy State Clerk Kerry Rice explains why.
Louisville waterfront parks host Funk Fest Juneteenth Celebration and Kentuckiana Pride as Presbyterians kick off their 225th General Assembly nearby. Clear ties bind these events with shared concerns.
The Bills and Overtures Committee has referred all eight commissioner resolutions to designated committees.
Another concern raised: the relationship between the Board of Pensions and the broader church
The Juneteenth worship service wove together prayers, liturgies and songs in multiple languages from many voices to remind those gathered of the Christian call to racial justice and reconciliation. Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson preached a rousing sermon on the call story in Isaiah 6 that challenged those gathered to continue the prophetic work of their faith.
The plenary’s agenda included ecumenical greetings, a necrology of deceased pastors and moderators since GA 224, demographic test votes, the stated clerk’s report to the General Assembly, the unified budget presentation, and video explainers from the Administrative Services Group, the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
The 225th General Assembly has selected its co-moderators.
General Assembly 225 is officially underway.
The 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church opened in the same way that the last 224 General Assemblies have begun, with worship.
Leslie Scanlon outlines how General Assembly will touch on Juneteenth and cash bail.
A preview of the Race and Gender Justice Committee for the 225th General Assembly.
For those coming to GA225, Lousiville resident Leslie Scanlon shares some hints for exploring the city.
The PC(USA) is changing. In what ways does the polity and funding structure need to change too?
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