The Theological Issues and Institutions Committee voted 46 – 6 Tuesday in favor of adding the Confession of the Belhar to the..
DETROIT – An overture proposing that PCUSA Board of Pensions and Presbyterian Foundation divest their funds from fossil fuel companies, as an act of..
DETROIT — A former U.S. ambassador to Israel said Tuesday that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is on the wrong track if it..
DETROIT — For the second time in two years, the question of whether to divest from three companies that supply equipment and..
A General Assembly committee has opened the door for ministers in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to perform same-sex marriages – which, if..
After lengthy discussion, the Committee on Ecumenical and Interfaith Relationships on Monday approved with amendment a proposed policy on the Presbyterian Church..
A push to convince the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to stop investing in fossil fuel companies won praise June 17 from the leader..
It’s starting to look like the General Assembly’s Civil Union and Marriage Issues Committee (Committee 10) wants the assembly to take some..
by guest blogger Sara Sutter I learned a lot my first year in seminary. I took classes in Greek, exegesis, Old and..
new immigrant advocacy group within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) would be recognized if the 221st General Assembly (2014) adopts a recommendation from..
Over and over, members of the committee considering same-sex marriage overtures at the 2014 General Assembly have been saying it’s time for..
Committee 09 on Social Justice Issues voted overwhelmingly to bring three related overtures regarding gun violence to the assembly in one combined..
Just two years after it was launched, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s campus ministry initiative UKirk is helping reclaim the heritage of faith..
Peace activists challenged two proposals under consideration Monday by the 221st General Assembly (2014)'s Committee on Peacemaking and International Issues, not because..
DETROIT – The Mission Coordination Committee has recommended that publicly traded corporations that directly manage or operate for-profit prisons, jails or detention..
DETROIT – At the start of GA221 the Immigration and Environment Committee began its business by addressing overture 15-04. This overture by Central Florida..
DETROIT — An effort to brand Israel’s policies toward Palestinians as a form of apartheid fell short by a single vote Monday..
Mark Jones was in a workshop at Big Tent when he got a text message asking him to call back right away...
DETROIT – Evangelical theologian Mark Achtemeier shared the story of his turnabout from anti-gay ordination activist into a pro-gay marriage advocate with..
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..
The phrase ‘food sovereignty’ is one that can leave some shaking their heads in confusion – what is it, and why does..
Rather than use their 15 minutes on stage to detail the conclusions of their report, the co-moderators of the Special Committee on..
few hundred of Heath Rada’s newest friends and fans waited in a long line Sunday to shake his hand, perhaps snap a..
Larissa Kwong Abazia dreams of both safety and substance for the 221st General Assembly (2014). Her running partner, Heath Rada, was elected..
DETROIT— In dueling letters, eight former moderators of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have lined up on opposing sides of the battle over..
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