GA Amendment Schedule

The 219thmeeting of the General Assembly that was held this July generated a considerable amount of business for Presbyteries to consider, including a new Form of Government, and a proposed addition to our Book of Confessions.  This is QUITE a bit more than we usually look at following a General Assembly meeting.  Especially due to [...]

2010 Presbyterian Youth Triennium Report

From Ellen Sanders, Youth & Children’s Ministries Director, Cartersville First The Presbyterian Youth Triennium is an event that occurs every three years on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The triennial event is sponsored by the Presbyterian Church (USA) and Cumberland Presbyterian Church denominations as thousands of Presbyterian youth join together for [...]

Assembly in Brief

Following each meeting of the General Assembly, the Office of the General Assembly (OGA) usually publishes a bulletin insert sized document called “Assembly in Brief”   which which many of us rely on to help inform our congregations about the actions of the Assembly. This year, the OGA has encountered a snag with their printer [...]

Seeking real, live Presbyterians! – GetReligion (blog)

Seeking real, live Presbyterians!GetReligion (blog)I have been on the road all week so I must confess that I am way behind on my Summer of Sex readings, which is that annual wave of mainstream-media coverage …and more »

GA Updates, News, Actions

Looking for the latest updates, news, and actions taken at General Assembly this week? Check out the General Assembly Website’s News Section. Once our Commissioners & Delegates return this weekend, and after we give them a fair chance to catch their breath and rest, I plan on interviewing them to get their thoughts, reactions, and [...]

Presbyterians: End Israel aid over settlements – The Associated Press

Presbyterians: End Israel aid over settlementsThe Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS — Presbyterian leaders strongly backed a proposal Friday that included a call to end US aid to Israel unless the country stops settlement …and more »

Presbyterians: End Israel aid over settlements – The Associated Press

Presbyterians: End Israel aid over settlementsThe Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS — Presbyterian leaders want the US to end aid to Israel unless the country stops settlement expansions in disputed Palestinian territories. …and more »

Presbyterians continue to be divided over gays – The Associated Press

Presbyterians continue to be divided over gaysThe Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS — A split decision from Presbyterian leaders on two gay-friendly measures guarantees even more debate among the US church's members on an issue …and more »

Presbyterian leaders OK gay, lesbian clergy, shelve same-sex marriage proposal – Kansas City Star

Presbyterian leaders OK gay, lesbian clergy, shelve same-sex marriage proposalKansas City StarHours after giving their blessing to ordaining noncelibate gays and lesbians, leaders of the Presbyterian Church …and more »

Presbyterians continue to be divided over gays – The Associated Press

Presbyterians continue to be divided over gaysThe Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS — US Presbyterians continue to be divided over how to treat gay and lesbian Christians. The church's leaders have approved a more liberal policy …and more »

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