General Assembly 227 to consider several health-related topics
Proposed overtures include access to care for transgender youth and freedom of choice for clergy healthcare options.
Why fossil fuel divestment is back before the General Assembly
With a new overture before the 227th General Assembly, a group of Presbyterians argues that shareholder engagement is not enough. Faithful action requires full divestment.
Who ordains ruling elders — and why is the PC(USA) revisiting it now?
A once-quiet question is resurfacing across the denomination. According to Christian Boyd, it could shape how the church calls and equips leaders in the years ahead.
Co-Moderators announce the names of committee leaders for the 227th General Assembly
‘We were moved by the quality and depth of the applications we received’ says the Rev. CeCe Armstrong.
The 227th General Assembly will feature 10 committees
Committees will meet online June 22-24 before commissioners and advisory delegates head to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Presbytery leaders from Southern California will stand for Co-Moderators of the 227th General Assembly
The Rev. Dr. Sean Chow of San Diego Presbytery and the Rev. Dr. Frances Lin of Riverside Presbytery are the second pair to formally announce their candidacy
A turning point in the church’s search for a new confession
After two years of work, a PC(USA) committee says a new confession is taking shape amid prayer, debate and hope for renewal.
Two pastors will stand for election as co-moderators of the 227th General Assembly
The Rev. Dr. Kristopher D. Schondelmeyer and the Rev. Marta Pumroy-Cordero were endorsed by their presbyteries in their call to stand as co-moderators of the 227th General Assembly.
Unification Commission approves job descriptions for restructured board
The final report in the PC(USA)'s mission-ecclesial merger is due in February, prior to GA 227.
Planning team announces theme for 227th General Assembly
Meeting online and in Milwaukee, Presbyterians will be ‘Persevering Toward Wholeness.’
A key day of the 227th General Assembly will be spent out in the community
GA planners say the Presbytery of Milwaukee and its partners will help determine what Community Day will be.
Looking forward to the 227th General Assembly
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly hears how plans are proceeding.
