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Redwoods PJC Decision “Rebuking” Janie Spahr for Performing Legal Same-gender Marriages (but read it all!)

August 28, 2010

Even while “rebuking” Jane Spahr for disregarding an earlier PJC ruling by performing legal marriages of same-gender couples, the Redwoods PJC in a ruling released on Friday commended her prophetic ministry and witness, and urged higher governing bodies of the church to address the very difficult pastoral situation of clergy asked to officiate at legal marriages of their own same-gender parishioners.

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Presbytery Court Tries Jane Spahr for Performing Same-Gender Marriages

August 23, 2010

The Rev. Jane Adams (Janie) Spahr is being tried this week before the Presbytery of the Redwoods PJC for marrying 16 same-gender couples during the period in 2008 when such marriages were legally recognized in California.

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New poll finds growing support for same-gender marriage in California – including among Christians

August 17, 2010

As Federal Judge Vaughn Walker ruled last week that California’s Proposition 8 is unconstitutional, a new poll finds that a similar measure would not pass now. In the controversial 2008 vote, 52% of Californians voted to ban same-gender marriage. But 51% of Californians would now vote to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry.

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Learning from the Lutherans

July 29, 2010

The 219th General Assembly (2010) sent to the presbyteries an amendment to G-6.0106b that emphasizes the high standard of joyful submission to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and ceases to rely on one contested interpretation of Scripture concerning sexual ethics.  Commissioners also voted to recommend that the PCUSA engage in dialogue about marriage. As these [...]

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Covenant Network Board celebrates progress at the 219th G.A.

July 11, 2010

The Covenant Network of Presbyterians is grateful that the 219th General Assembly voted to continue the progress made by the last two General Assemblies toward a more gracious and welcoming church. The General Assembly voted to send to the presbyteries an amendment setting higher ordination standards that do not arbitrarily exclude a whole class of church members.

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Goals for the 219th General Assembly

May 25, 2010

The Covenant Network Board of Directors has issued a statement articulating its top priorities at the 219th General Assembly (2010).

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