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Presbyteries offer 223rd GA a potpourri of overtures

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The only big theme in this year’s constitutional overtures appears to be the broad spread of topics and proposed remedies. In the lead-up to a General Assembly a major focus of attention, second only to candidates for moderator, is the list of overtures proposing Book of Order changes. At the submission deadline — 120 days before the 223rd GA kicks off — there were 18 such overtures, all of which have the necessary concurrences. Overture 31, offered by the Presbytery of Wabash Valley, addresses a polity question. It would amend W-4.0404 by requiring presbyteries to answer two additional constitutional questions at the installation of Ministers of Word and Sacrament. Those questions remind everyone that the installation is an act of presbytery and that the minister is a member of the presbytery. They ask the presbytery to affirm support of the pastoral relationship and welcome the pastor as a colleague. This is a creative and direct way of engaging the presbytery in this process, … [Read more...]

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Taxation without representation? Mid council leaders release statement addressing proposed per capita increase

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A group of 40 mid council leaders has written a statement urging the 2018 General Assembly to vote down a proposed General Assembly per capita increase– saying the proposed increase of 39 percent from 2018 to 2019 and another 7 percent from 2019 to 2020 feels like “taxation without representation.” These mid council leaders contend the number of congregations not remitting per capita will “dramatically increase” if per capita goes up, and that presbyteries would bear the financial burden. J. Herbert Nelson, stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has said the increase is needed to produce a break-even funding level for the Office of the General Assembly and to do the work the denomination is being called to do – to be faithful to being a “turnaround denomination,” in his words. The proposal the assembly will consider – approved in February by the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board – would increase per capita from … [Read more...]

Solo Pastor

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St. John’s Presbyterian Church. Reno, Nevada. Located in the foothills of the Sierras, in the vibrant growing city of Reno, Nevada, St. John’s Presbyterian Church is seeking a Solo Pastor. As a faithful Christian community of disciples, our vision is to worship God prayerfully; care for each other; become better organized in our work, and reach out to welcome the Samaritans in our community. A pastor sets the tone for all new ideas and programs in a church. Is God calling you to become our next pastor at St. John’s? See our MIF #00647.ACO on clc.pcusa.org. You may also submit your PIF/résumé to [email protected] Visit us at: stjohnschurch.org. St John's Presbyterian Church 1070 W. Plumb Ln Reno NV 89509 Job Type: Full-time … [Read more...]

“The Days Are Coming,” Said the Lord (preview)

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“The Days Are Coming,” Said the Lord WOODWORTH LM (“Just As I Am, Without One Plea”) “The days are coming,” said the Lord, “When I will bring in something new. My people now reject my word So look and see what I will do.” “I’ll write my words upon the heart, And I will put my law in them. Though they have wavered from the start, My people will return again.” O God, this law that is within Becomes the means by which we’re free. No longer bound by human sin, In Christ, we’re who we’re called to be. In every sinful, hurting place, Our hearts know what it means to yearn. We hear your promised love and grace; Now at your cross may we return. Biblical Reference: Jeremiah 31:31-34. Tune: William Batchelder Bradbury, 1849, Harm. The Hymnbook, 1955 Text: Copyright © 2012 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. … [Read more...]

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