Emotions and polity details for the Heath, Safety, and Benefits Committee
On its last day, the committee discussed the Survivors of Sexual Misconduct Task Force report and recommendations at length.
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Environmental Justice Committee affirms the strategy of selective divestment; does not support call for categorical divestment from fossil fuel companies
The committee acknowledges the urgency of global warming and urges churches and Presbyterians to work towards carbon neutrality.
COVID protocol plan is working, says General Assembly staff
Julia Henderson, the leader for General Assembly Planning and Business Management, shares an update from OGA.
Violence in the USA Committee concludes their work by endorsing the Guns to Gardens movement and advocating for removal of guns from domestic abusers
Taking the exhortation in Isaiah 2 to beat swords into plowshares literally, the Violence in the USA Committee voted to endorse the Guns to Gardens movement; They also voted to endorse the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms’ gun relinquishment protocol and to educate congregations about this issue.
The theology, ethics, and polity of the PC(USA) calls us to care about COVID-19
In the middle of the 225th General Assembly, how should we respond to COVID-19 in a way that prioritizes affirmation of being a Matthew 25 denomination?
Gun violence in the United States and how the church is called to respond
The Addressing Violence in the USA Committee spent the entire day reflecting on gun violence, the impact it has, and how individual Christians, churches, and the national denomination are called to respond, including potentially divesting from sporting goods stores and department stores that sell firearms.
Reproductive Justice prominent in the work of Health, Safety and Benefits Committee
On the day when SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, the committee voted on the PC(USA)'s stance on reproductive justice — and family leave and mental health.
Assembly’s Environmental Justice Committee considers potential responses to climate change — both strategic and aspirational
Committee also approves, with some revisions, report on “investing in a Green Future”
Gathering Around Visions of Peace in a Violent World
The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship to host a Peace Breakfast for Dinner on July 3, honor Peaceseeker Award recipients.
Health, Safety, and Benefits Committee reacts to Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
“Teach us, O Lord, as we leave this place to be agents of formation — doing the things necessary in our areas to continue to love, to find new ways to serve women, to find new ways to serve families who are all wrapped up into this.”
My Body is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church
"[Amy] Kenny’s research, humor, approachable writing style and honesty make My Body is Not a Prayer Request a must-read for churches and faith communities who aspire to include the disabled community in their spaces, theology, language and day-to-day practices."
Polarization, bullying, harassment and free and fair elections occupy the work of the Addressing Violence in the USA Committee
On its first day, the committee named the relevance and importance of their work, passing three resolutions: one on polarization; another on bullying, harassment, and assault; and a third on democracy, voting rights, and electoral reform.
Environmental Justice Committee approves recommendation on divestment from five energy companies, carbon offsets
The long-awaited overture, pending the assembly’s approval, paves the way for Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) agencies to speak with their investment dollars after many years of negotiations resulted in less-than-desired environmental concessions from large energy companies.
Mental Health Business at the Health, Safety, and Benefits Committee
The Health, Safety and Benefits Committee began their three days of in-person meetings considering three items of business on their agenda concerning mental health.
Stated Clerk reminds GA attendees of COVID safety protocols
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly remains committed to providing a safe environment for GA225.
A day in the life of a committee at the hybrid 225th General Assembly: Technology glitches, grace, and the movement of the Holy Spirit
What does an average day look like for a committee in a hybrid General Assembly? As a second set of committees begin their work with pandemic precautions still in place, they are attempting to faithfully discern the will of the spirit in a participatory and transparent way utilizing technology and old-fashioned methods together
Recalibrating our vision
"Our disabled bodies do not make us heroes, nor are we tragedies, but we hold within us the truth of the human experience: pain and joy dwell together. We are Good Friday and Easter, tomb and resurrection."
Who is healing for?
"[O]ne of my favorite Bible stories is about the Gerasene demoniac (Mark 5:1-20). We perceive it as scary — but in truth, Jesus models how I want to be treated as someone with bipolar disorder."
To Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing, and Hope
"Becker’s experiences make her uniquely qualified to encourage fellow sufferers, offering hope, practical suggestions and compassionate words to soothe the pain inflicted by bad theology and the well-intentioned/ill-informed."
Equity, representation, and inclusion the order of the day in Mid Councils Committee
Mid Councils Committee completes its work, approving or referring 11 items and concurring with the withdrawal of the twelfth
Polity Committee recommends requiring new policies on anti-racism training and non-sexual harassment
Also approved: a recommendation to recognize the ordinations of immigrant pastors
Committee recommends worship resources for the military, changes to the Directory for Worship, and closes their time in prayer
The Theology, Worship and Education Committee concluded its work by considering how to support soldiers and veterans through the creation of worship resources for military chaplains and pastors and by debating and voting on multiple changes to the Directory for Worship.
Additional commissioners test positive at 225th General Assembly
LOUISVILLE Commissioners, advisory delegates, and staff of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are learning this week that Covid has not gone away. Leaders..
Polity Committee makes several recommendations on matters of pastoral leadership
The Polity Committee does not recommend several proposed constitutional amendments and wants to change the designation from ‘honorably retired’ to ‘retired’ for ministers.
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