Commissioners tighten discipline on those avoiding it
DETROIT, June 20, 2014 – After provoking such heavy debate on Wednesday that the whole report had to be tabled till Friday,..
General Assembly narrowly approves divestment, draws immediate fire from American Jewish groups
DETROIT — Two years ago, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) stepped up to the verge of divestment. Its members..
Overture on Hanmi Presbytery dissolution garners much discussion around multiculturalism and cultural proficiency
On the heels of discussion and vote on the Mid Council Commission II report the committee moved the recommendation to dissolve Hanmi..
Creation Care PC(USA) looks to long-term efforts, not immediate divestment with fossil fuel companies
DETROIT – Commissioners to the 221st General Assembly have voted not to divest funds from fossil fuel companies, and chose instead to..
Mid Council Committee reports on the emerging mission of synods
The number of synods across the denomination will be cut from 16 to 10-12. The plenary session of the 221st General Assembly..
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..
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..
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