At Milwaukee’s Big Red Church, the elders are the ministers
Calvary Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee survived not by recreating its past but by trusting its elders, partnering with its presbytery and opening its historic building to the community.
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Peace Fellowship honors peacemakers, highlights justice work during General Assembly gathering
The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship presented its 2025 and 2026 Peaceseeker Awards and heard a keynote urging faithful action for peace and justice.
Town Square brings exhibits and connections back to General Assembly
Stickers, tote bags, theological books, ministry resources and lively conversations filled three rooms of the Baird Center on Saturday afternoon as the 227th General Assembly welcomed back a version of a longtime assembly tradition: the exhibit hall.
Krysten Carter Holloway confirmed as President and CEO of the Board of Pensions
Press release: The 227th General Assembly confirmed Krysten Carter Holloway as president and CEO of the Board of Pensions, making her its first African American woman and first person of color in the role.
GA227 clears 64 items by consent, confirms four entity leaders on opening night in Milwaukee
The assembly’s first full day moves quickly through procedure, budget, and leadership confirmations — and carries the weight of World Mission and climate into the evening.
A look into the Presbyterian churches of Milwaukee
From historic sanctuaries to neighborhood ministries, General Assembly visitors found vibrant worship, welcoming congregations and inspiring stories across the greater Milwaukee area.
Beyond thoughts and prayers: A walk against gun violence
Hundreds of Presbyterians gathered before plenary sessions to pray, hear stories of loss and resilience, and march through Milwaukee in a public witness against gun violence.
Coalition celebrates PC(USA)’s approval of fossil fuel divestment overture
Press release: Supporters of CLJ-02 call the General Assembly's approval of a plan to divest most fossil fuel investments by 2030 a historic milestone after 12 years of advocacy.
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost — July 12, 2026
Jacob and Esau’s rivalry reveals a God who works through unlikely people, overturns expectations, and calls us to trust grace over human ideas of righteousness, writes Aaron Pratt Shepherd.
Order of worship — July 12, 2026
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Theologians and religious leaders say the Reformed tradition speaks against transactional concepts of covenant
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.
Spread of White Christian nationalism scuttles idea for Presbyterian celebration of July Fourth
Two proposals blasting the idea are recommended, while one commemorating Presbyterian role in American Revolution was rejected.
Gender and Sexuality Committee backs LGBTQIA+ gathering and gender-affirming healthcare resolution
The recommendations would establish dedicated funding for a biennial LGBTQIA+ gathering and affirm access to medically necessary, evidence-based gender-affirming healthcare.
Committee approves call for U.S. embargo and sanctions on Cuba to be lifted
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.
PC(USA) agency urged to quickly fill immigration attorney vacancy
The “matter requires immediate institutional attention,” writes the General Assembly Operations Committee.
Committee approves naming Israel’s actions in Gaza a genocide, calls for arms embargo
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.’
PC(USA) overture on monogamy deemed out of order, referred for further study
The Constitutional Interpretation Committee concluded the proposal could not proceed as written and acknowledged the need for further discussion.
Beauty and Justice: Creating a Life of Abundance and Courage
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 contradict PL&W testimony on covenant given to terminated mission co-workers
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.
Constitution committee rejects call for special study of Olympia Overture amendments
Rather than create a special committee to study recent inclusion amendments, commissioners pointed to related proposals already before the assembly.
Climate and Environmental Justice Committee votes to go further on fossil fuel divestment
Majority favors stepping away from such companies by 2030.
In marathon second day, ordination committee approves 8 of 10 recommendations from Ordination Task Force
Approvals included a vote reversal on a controversial ordination exam alternative.
Committee orders review of World Mission closure and mission co-worker cuts
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.
Committee moves to limit PL&W authority in revised Organization for Mission
World Mission’s closure fueled calls for stronger oversight as commissioners approved a heavily amended governance plan for the unified agency.
Committee advances measure on LGBTQIA+ inclusion and transparency
A recommendation shaped by discussions at the National Queer Presbyterian Gathering would let candidates see congregations’ openness to LGBTQIA+ leaders.
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