Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is delighted to welcome the Rev. Dr. AnneMarie Mingo to its faculty as associate professor of ethics, culture, and moral leadership and acting director of the Metro-Urban Institute.
National Coalition of Church Lenders Invest in Mission-Driven Student Housing Center
African Heritage Student Association says it’s the victim of a ‘blacklash’
Co-Moderator of the Moving Forward Implementation Special Committee Marco Grimaldo defines the difference between a commission, committee and task force, and explains why he thinks there should be a commission to unite the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
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.
Also allowed: youth participation from new worshipping communities and immigrant fellowships.
But some, especially young adults, say the church needs to do more as "the land burns."
Resolutions address historic harms, racism, violence and reparative justice.
With one day of plenaries completed, many issues are set to be discussed today and tomorrow.
Quincy Worthington, pastor at Highland Park Presbyterian Church north of Chicago, shares an honest reflection after the 2022 mass shooting at the Highland Park July 4 parade. Is there hope for life when we feel like shards of glass?
Commissioner says: "It’s time to be bold."
Next up: presbyteries must vote on whether to approve the amendments.
Proposals seek more inclusion, parity, equity and thus more justice
121 items of business were included in the assembly’s approval of the consent agenda, and 7 items were pulled for later discussion.
Worship leaders articulated hope for the present and future and lament over a painful past.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
God’s Plumb Line: A Looking into the Lectionary reflection from Rev. Dr. Baron Mullis.
A Christian ed lesson for children.
Final 14 sessions over five days will consider committee reports and other GA business
Among other business, the committee voted to bestow awards, change the nomenclature of “AIDS” to “HIV” in PC(USA) publications and work towards a more inclusive understanding of family.
The committee also recommended moving Mission Engagement/Support from PMA to ASG.
With a shrinking denomination, the committee recognized that the per capital funding model is no longer sustainable. But, they discussed, how will we move forward?
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