On June 20, 2022, the Mid Councils Committee discussed how commissioned ruling elders serve churches and new worshipping communities that do not yet have a place in the existing PC(USA) structure, among other things.
Once again, a General Assembly committee has said no to providing more flexibility in the way ruling elders are ordained.
The committee voted that the modified five-year limit does not apply to sexual misconduct cases.
Those trying to access PC-Biz on the morning of June 20, 2022, may have experienced some technical difficulties; Deputy State Clerk Kerry Rice explains why.
Louisville waterfront parks host Funk Fest Juneteenth Celebration and Kentuckiana Pride as Presbyterians kick off their 225th General Assembly nearby. Clear ties bind these events with shared concerns.
The Bills and Overtures Committee has referred all eight commissioner resolutions to designated committees.
Another concern raised: the relationship between the Board of Pensions and the broader church
The Juneteenth worship service wove together prayers, liturgies and songs in multiple languages from many voices to remind those gathered of the Christian call to racial justice and reconciliation. Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson preached a rousing sermon on the call story in Isaiah 6 that challenged those gathered to continue the prophetic work of their faith.
The plenary’s agenda included ecumenical greetings, a necrology of deceased pastors and moderators since GA 224, demographic test votes, the stated clerk’s report to the General Assembly, the unified budget presentation, and video explainers from the Administrative Services Group, the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
The 225th General Assembly has selected its co-moderators.
General Assembly 225 is officially underway.
The 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church opened in the same way that the last 224 General Assemblies have begun, with worship.
225th General Assembly could set the stage for future denominational work
Leslie Scanlon outlines how General Assembly will touch on Juneteenth and cash bail.
A preview of the Race and Gender Justice Committee for the 225th General Assembly.
For those coming to GA225, Lousiville resident Leslie Scanlon shares some hints for exploring the city.
The PC(USA) is changing. In what ways does the polity and funding structure need to change too?
"I see our call to be the church in the 21st century as God daring us to look deep into our identity as believers during social, political and theological turmoil, daring us to be grounded yet flexible enough to thrive in a rapidly changing context."
Outlook national reporter Leslie Scanlon reports on what you need to know about General Assembly.
On June 9, the Presbyterian Outlook hosted a webinar featuring those standing for moderator of the 225th General Assembly.
Voting rights, countering societal polarization and bullying/harassment round out committee’s agenda
Pastor, editor and former GA moderator John M. Buchanan reflects on what drew him to the PC(USA)and what keeps him coming back.
A Q&A with Ruth Santana-Grace, Shavon C. Starling-Louis, Josefina Ahumada and Marilyn McKelvey Tucker-Marek.
Page McRight, who chaired the Rules of Discipline Revision Task Force, previews what edits will be suggested to General Assembly.
Committee also will ponder the format of the 226th GA gathering
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