Suggestion from vice moderator Larissa: Do MadLibs for church unity
Larissa Kwong Abazia really wanted the article about her being vice moderator with the Presbyterian Outlook to be a MadLib. She thought..
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Committee endorses new special offerings configuration
DETROIT – After six years of wrangling within and around the Special Offerings Task Force (SOTF), the General Assembly reached near unanimity..
PC(USA) leaders issue pastoral letter to the church on Assembly’s marriage actions
To congregations of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...
Interfaith statement passed
Three important matters addressed by the Interfaith and Ecumenical Committee came before the assembly Thursday. Language and worship: Overture 07-01 from the..
Congregational vitality committee reports on life on the church
The church is dying. This is a familiar sentiment recently heard over and over in numerous denominations bemoaning the apparent demise of..
PC(USA) approves same-sex marriage: The hard work of reconciliation is just beginning for many
DETROIT – Taking a huge step towards marriage equality – and recognizing that the action may cause more evangelicals to flee the..
Assembly passes overture on gun violence
Although an overture on gun violence technically could have been placed on the consent calendar for the 2014 General Assembly, the leadership..
PC(USA) pastors granted leeway to perform same-sex marriages
DETROIT – Taking a huge step towards marriage equality – and recognizing that the action may cause more evangelicals to flee the..
Can’t wait to see what happens next: GA confirms third term for Linda Valentine
DETROIT – “I can’t wait to see what happens next,” declared Linda Valentine after being unanimously re-elected to serve as executive director..
Head of major branch of American Judaism offers to bring church leaders to meeting with Netanyahu (Updated)
DETROIT — In an appeal to the General Assembly to reject a divestment proposal, the head of the largest branch of Judaism..
Dissolution of the first Korean language Hanmi Presbytery in the U.S.
The first Korean, non-geographic presbytery was formed in 1983. The influx of Korean immigrants into the U.S. was met with enthusiasm by..
Theological Issues Committee: Belhar approved, seminary leaders honored
The 2014 General Assembly overwhelmingly approved adding the Belhar Confession from South Africa to the Book of Confession of the Presbyterian Church..
Marriage discussion: No debate, votes or deadlines
Just hours before a much-anticipated and controversial vote on whether Presbyterian ministers should be allowed to perform same-sex marriages, the 2014 General..
Mid Council Commission II report approved with minor change, 10-12 synods recommended
The report from Mid Council Commission II was approved by the Mid Councils Issues Committee of the 221st General Assembly (2014) Tuesday..
Gun violence discussion sparks laments, but also hope at screening of Trigger
As they gathered in one of America's major cities with a reputation for violence, some of those attending the 221st General Assembly (2014)..
1001 Worshiping Communities is a sign of congregational vitality
On the first night of the assembly, in the plenary commissioners, staff, and observers had the opportunity to view the final video..
Assembly gives mixed reception to ordination panel recommendations
DETROIT—The General Assembly Committee on Church Polity and Ordered Ministry focused its work on items involving ordination requirements and the process of..
Consent agenda approved during Wednesday plenary
Compiled by Outlook staff There has been a new twist at the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – the..
Minority report rejecting divestment will go before General Assembly
DETROIT — The General Assembly will be asked to choose between two clear-cut proposals on divestment — one that would require the..
General Assembly acts on assembly procedures, planning panel will take up plea for child care
Should the General Assembly provide child care for commissioners and others who attend the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s national policy-making meeting, held every..
Assembly confirms elections of leaders for Board of Pensions, Foundation
The General Assembly voted June 18 to confirm the elections of Frank C. Spencer as the new president and CEO of the..
What I told the Middle East Issues Committee
Guest commentary by Jeanne Bishop On Monday, I had the opportunity to speak in opposition to divestment during the open session of..
“We are the doers of the General Assembly”
Guest blog by Maggie Alsup What is a student assistant? This is a question that my colleagues and I have gotten a..
Congregation Vitality commissioners take to downtown Detroit
DETROIT– Commissioners of the Church Vitality committee finished their work on Monday night and were sent out in pairs to the streets..
Peacemaking committee votes to recommend that the Assembly take action aimed at restoring relationship with Cuba
After several hours of public hearings and debate, the 221st General Assembly (2014)’s Committee on Peacemaking and International Issues voted to ask..
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