Middle East Issues panel recommends divestment
DETROIT — For the second time in two years, the question of whether to divest from three companies that supply equipment and..
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General Assembly committee opens door for Presbyterian ministers to perform same-sex marriages (Updated and expanded)
A General Assembly committee has opened the door for ministers in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to perform same-sex marriages – which, if..
Committee of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations approves “interreligious stance”
After lengthy discussion, the Committee on Ecumenical and Interfaith Relationships on Monday approved with amendment a proposed policy on the Presbyterian Church..
Without a vision the people perish: Presbyterians for Earth Care luncheon includes words of hope and challenge
A push to convince the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to stop investing in fossil fuel companies won praise June 17 from the leader..
Civil Union and Marriage Issues Committee poised for action
It’s starting to look like the General Assembly’s Civil Union and Marriage Issues Committee (Committee 10) wants the assembly to take some..
TSAD reflections: Colleting quotes, memories and acronyms
by guest blogger Sara Sutter I learned a lot my first year in seminary. I took classes in Greek, exegesis, Old and..
Committee endorses creation of immigration defense group within PC(USA)
new immigrant advocacy group within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) would be recognized if the 221st General Assembly (2014) adopts a recommendation from..
Panel weighs options for giving pastors power to perform same-sex marriages
Over and over, members of the committee considering same-sex marriage overtures at the 2014 General Assembly have been saying it’s time for..
Issues of gun violence to be brought to assembly
Committee 09 on Social Justice Issues voted overwhelmingly to bring three related overtures regarding gun violence to the assembly in one combined..
UKirk ministries reclaiming Presbyterian heritage of integrating faith and service
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..
Peacemaking committee approves continued discernment despite calls for more definitive action
Peace activists challenged two proposals under consideration Monday by the 221st General Assembly (2014)'s Committee on Peacemaking and International Issues, not because..
Just say no to investing in for-profit incarceration
DETROIT – The Mission Coordination Committee has recommended that publicly traded corporations that directly manage or operate for-profit prisons, jails or detention..
Committee promotes immigration services
DETROIT – At the start of GA221 the Immigration and Environment Committee began its business by addressing overture 15-04. This overture by Central Florida..
Middle East Committee narrowly refuses to label Israeli policies as ‘apartheid’ (Updated)
DETROIT — An effort to brand Israel’s policies toward Palestinians as a form of apartheid fell short by a single vote Monday..
June 16, 2014: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s June 16, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones...
When gun violence hits close to home
Mark Jones was in a workshop at Big Tent when he got a text message asking him to call back right away...
A Directory for Worship, not for litigation
DETROIT – Evangelical theologian Mark Achtemeier shared the story of his turnabout from anti-gay ordination activist into a pro-gay marriage advocate with..
General Assembly committee wrestles with same-sex marriage overtures
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..
On food sovereignty for all
The phrase ‘food sovereignty’ is one that can leave some shaking their heads in confusion – what is it, and why does..
Belhar Committee turns to a variety of voices to make its case for new confession
Rather than use their 15 minutes on stage to detail the conclusions of their report, the co-moderators of the Special Committee on..
Moderator Heath Rada’s newest friends gather to wish him well
few hundred of Heath Rada’s newest friends and fans waited in a long line Sunday to shake his hand, perhaps snap a..
Vice Moderator Kwong Abazia hopes Assembly can imagine new places
Larissa Kwong Abazia dreams of both safety and substance for the 221st General Assembly (2014). Her running partner, Heath Rada, was elected..
Duel over divestment prompts spate of letters and resolutions
DETROIT— In dueling letters, eight former moderators of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have lined up on opposing sides of the battle over..
General Assembly business changes: Consent calendar and committee reports
Heads up! Folks following the 2014 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) might want to know of some changes in the..
Foundation’s investments in Palestine pay off
DETROIT – As directed two years ago, the Presbyterian Foundation has found ways to invest thousands of dollars to support business development,..
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