On the final day of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board meeting, those present were reminded to claim their purpose. The time has come to act.
Those present at the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board meeting on Sept. 29 processed the denomination's history and how the roots of racism are present today. The consensus: change is essential — “Our children are watching us.”
“We have to think that we can do something with God,” said Diane Moffett, PMA’s president and executive director. “We have to believe we can create a better world.”
On the final day of its Sept. 21-23 hybrid meeting, the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) spent some time talking about unifying the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) and the Office of the General Assembly (OGA).
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) is considering some options for how to structure the schedule for the 2024 General Assembly.
COGA discusses the merger of the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
Outlook reporter Leslie Scanlon speaks with Janette Plunkett, a recent overture advocate for the Environmental Justice Committee, about the next steps for the denomination after a historic GA.
A new survey of church leaders details what the pandemic was like and how it changed church leaders. Where do pastors go from here, it asks?
Also on the table: how the denomination can be a better partner in equity and inclusion work in Louisville.
Bi-vocational journalist and minister Jeffrey MacDonald shares success stories from small churches with part-time pastors.
PC(USA) minister and small church consultant Deborah Wright shares lessons from small churches across the country. With her partner Jim Kitchens, she asks: What can small churches do well? How can they dream up a future?
Rev. Sharon Youngs preaches a sermon series exploring country music as theology, including “Jesus & Gravity” by Dolly Parton.
An ongoing concern is ensuring a diversity of voices are heard.
Young Adult Advisory Delegates presented a gift to the co-Moderators, and the assembly ended with the same prayer it started with, acknowledging that there is work to be done.
Office of General Assembly expects to deplete reserves in 2024
Minor changes were made to Church Discipline; other reconsiderations failed.
Commissioners affirmed a wide swath of resolutions from the Ministry Coordination Committee on LGBTQIA+ issues, gender-inclusive language and diverse families. They concluded with a proposal for a hybrid 226th General Assembly.
At stake: what financial structure is needed to support a denomination of mostly small churches?
GA Plenary 13 decided the reelection of Moffett and the Board of Pensions’ relationship to the Office of General Assembly among other business.
The Rules of Discipline and the Health, Safety, and Benefits reports inspired conversation and decisions by the PC(USA) on reproductive justice, sexual misconduct prevention and family leave.
The contentious resolution was balanced against earlier statements condemning antisemitism and Islamophobia.
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.
Even from a recording studio, the “Hands and Feet” program encouraged the 225th General Assembly to act on behalf of the poor and those targeted by unjust systems.
Thursday morning session featured the Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee report.
Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy asked to study investment policies on all weapons-related companies.
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