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.
Two proposals blasting the idea are recommended, while one commemorating Presbyterian role in American Revolution was rejected.
The recommendations would establish dedicated funding for a biennial LGBTQIA+ gathering and affirm access to medically necessary, evidence-based gender-affirming healthcare.
Commissioners voted to express solidarity with the PC(USA)'s long-time Cuban partner church and urged U.S. advocacy staff to push for diplomatic relief.
The “matter requires immediate institutional attention,” writes the General Assembly Operations Committee.
After nearly four hours of discussion, commissioners approved a measure that PC(USA) staff said would free them to advocate ‘in a much stronger way.’
The Constitutional Interpretation Committee concluded the proposal could not proceed as written and acknowledged the need for further discussion.
Nicole Chapman-Farley reviews "Beauty and Justice," highlighting Makoto and Haejin Shim Fujimura’s compelling vision of how beauty, justice and healing can emerge from brokenness.
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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Drawing on his experience serving a congregation after a pastor's sexual misconduct, Joel Moody argues that CON-06 would establish clearer expectations for restoration, strengthen accountability and ensure survivors' voices are heard.
Windsor Presbyterian Church in Sonoma County, California, is hiring.
Peace Presbyterian Church in Stuart, Florida, is hiring.
As GA227 experiments with a new gathering space, Greg Allen-Pickett considers what the Town Square might reveal about connection, community and the future of in-person assemblies.
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.
As GA considers CON-10, David W. Congdon argues that neither Scripture nor Reformed theology requires monogamy and that God's abundant love offers a foundation for affirming polyamorous relationships.
As GA227 considers CON-10, Alexander Haines argues that marriage's exclusive covenantal bond reflects God's faithfulness to the church and should remain the standard for Presbyterian ministers.
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