Loving creation by divesting from fossil fuels
Guest commentary by Abby Mohaupt and Dan Terpstra One of our core beliefs as Presbyterians is that we are called to love..
2016 “What happened at General Assembly?” post-GA bulletin inserts
What will they hear? Who will tell them? Give your church members a fast, accurate and fair account of what happened at..
Meet those standing for moderator: General Assembly 2016
Electing the moderator or, as is possible for the first time this year, co-moderators, is one of the most important responsibilities of..
UPDATED: David M. Baker challenges stated clerk nomination
A candidate has emerged to challenge the nomination of J. Herbert Nelson to be the next stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church..
Nongeographic presbyteries: Examining overtures coming to GA
Special GA commentary by Steve Salyards Among the overtures to any General Assembly, those that propose changes to the Book of Order..
Shared identity: New report highlights themes and priorities identified in denominational listening effort
Over the past four years, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has become more liberal. Presbyterians are committed to their local congregations, and they..
David Parker and Adan Mairena plan to stand as co-moderator team
David P. Parker, lawyer and ruling elder who has been endorsed by Salem Presbytery to stand for moderator of the 2016..
Commentary round-up: Opinions on the “apology overture” coming to GA222
At the 2014 General Assembly, the question of whether the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) should allow its ministers to perform same-sex marriages was..
Bringing change to the PC(USA) structure: Board discusses options
LOUISVILLE – So what’s the best way to bring change to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s denominational structure? That’s a question coming to..
Presbyterian Mission Agency board prepares to meet in Louisville this week, proposes response to review committee
In June, the General Assembly’s The Way Forward committee will discuss what shape and form the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) structure should take..
J. Herbert Nelson named nominee for PC(USA) stated clerk
LOUISVILLE -- J. Herbert Nelson, currently director of the Office of Public Witness for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is the nominee to be..
The worst and the best of who we are as Presbyterians: Healing overture will work on reconciliation
Guest commentary by Beth Brown (Click here to read a different perspective on this overture.) When I first heard about and..
Breach of faith: Apology overture is not the path to reconciliation
Guest commentary by Barbara Wheeler. (Click here to read a different perspective on this overture.) In 2011, a majority of presbyteries voted..
Elders and councils: Examining overtures coming to GA
Special GA commentary by Steve Salyards Many of the overtures that presbyteries have sent to the Office of the General Assembly for..
2016 “What’s coming to General Assembly?” pre-GA bulletin Inserts
What’s Coming to the 2016 General Assembly? The 222nd General Assembly is almost here. This assembly will be making important decisions about the..
Committee to Review the Office of the General Assembly report released: Improved planning, strategic staffing, possible merger are recommended
The Office of the General Assembly – which, after a staff reduction in 2013, is still trying to do much of..
Study team releases report on “two-state” solution to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (UPDATED)
With significant contribution from Mike Jennings While the door to a viable Palestinian state is “closing rapidly, if it is still open at..
Three percent increase in per capita will go to GA for approval in June
The 2016 General Assembly will be asked to increase the per capita rate for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) from the current level..
Stated clerk applications received
The applications are in: a dozen plus one. As of Dec. 21 – the deadline for applying to be the next stated..
David Parker to stand for moderator
Another candidate has emerged to stand for moderator of the 2016 General Assembly. Salem Presbytery in North Carolina has endorsed David P...
Edmiston/Anderson to stand for co-moderators of the 222nd General Assembly
Finally! A candidate for moderator of the 2016 General Assembly has stepped forward. On Nov. 21, the Presbytery of Chicago endorsed Jan..
GA preacher choices reflect commitment to reconciliation
LOUISVILLE (PNS) General Assembly Moderator Heath Rada has become well-known to Presbyterians for his commitment to reconciliation within the deeply conflicted Presbyterian Church..
2016 GA primer: Presbyterians prepare for Portland
PORTLAND – The 222nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will be returning to Portland, Oregon, in 2016 – 124 years after..
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