PC(USA) announces major cuts to mission co-workers amid restructuring
The PC(USA)'s plans to cut mission co-workers by 50%, spark concerns about global outreach, transparency, and the future of the church’s mission efforts.
Beginning next month, meetings of the Unification Commission will be more accessible to the public
The UC will move away from its previous pattern of working as a committee of the whole.
New Interim Unified Agency of the PC(USA) takes next step in reimagining work going forward
Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries will join with TFE.
Unification Commission consolidates PC(USA) agencies, resulting in program changes and staff reduction
‘Interim Unified Agency’ to be led by Stated Clerk Jihyun Oh.
New Interim Unified Agency of the PC(USA) takes next step in reimagining work going forward
Planning process includes reconfiguring ministry work.
PMA Board honors the Rev. Dr. Diane Givens Moffett at its final meeting
As the power of relationships is celebrated, outgoing president and executive director praises board members as her ‘true siblings.’
The Rev. Jihyun Oh named leader of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s interim unified organization
Stated Clerk to assume leadership immediately of both the Office of the General Assembly and Presbyterian Mission Agency.
Moving into its implementation stage, the Unification Commission revamps its committee structure
New committees will coordinate relationships, ministry and resources.
Unification Commission votes to sunset governing boards for PMA and OGA on Dec. 31
Commissioners will take on the governance functions of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly and Presbyterian Mission Agency Board.
Unification Commission votes to establish a Unification Management Office
The new office will help commissioners implement their decisions, set up a program plan, and develop a change management and communication strategy.
PC(USA) national offices unification: What’s next?
General Assembly 226 passes unifying budget paving the way for October report.
Unification Commission introduces its culture consultant
Kelly Beeland has worked with organizations small and large, including the Transportation Security Administration and NASA.
2025-26 unifying budget proposal clears its last hurdle on the way to the 226th General Assembly
Unification Commission gives the proposal its unanimous blessing. The commission will present the unifying budget to the GA next month.
PC(USA) takes major move in unifying OGA, PMA and A Corp budgets
Three PC(USA) bodies unanimously recommended “Unifying budget” to upcoming GA.
‘We’re taking it down to the level of the studs’
Unification Commission co-moderators describe efforts halfway through the combining PMA and OGA.
PC(USA), A Corporation recommends a budget based on ministry priorities
‘Unifying budget’ proposed for 2025-26 as OGA and PMA are combined.
The PC(USA)’s Unification Commission wraps up its two-day meeting with a brief public session
Governance Work Group presents a new working statement, and commissioners tweak their Covenant.
PC(USA)’s Unification Commission outlines its work to date in its report to the 226th General Assembly
Commission also seeks to put a false rumor to rest.
Unification Commission consults PMA and OGA staff among others
During their Sept. 17 meeting, the commission's consultations workgroup reported on 17 listening sessions. The group also considered hiring a unification director.
Unification Commission moves up date for unification
The commission's new timeline implements a unified agency on July 1, 2025.
Unification Commission considers consultants in their reorganization work
Human resource specialists from the Administrative Service Group advise the commission at their July meeting.
Unification Commission approves process to meld OGA and PMA budgets
The first step is to identify the key priorities for all three agencies of the Presbyterian Church (USA), A Corporation: the Office of the General Assembly, the Presbyterian Mission Agency, and the Administrative Services Group.
Unification Commission’s May meeting anticipates first deadlines
The commission’s first task will be to create a narrative of budget priorities.
Unification Commission workgroups take first steps
Work continues to unite the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
Unification Commission envisions new wine and low-hanging fruit in March meeting
The commission also divided up its work into four workgroups: governance, financials, common mission and consultations.
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