CNP Positions on Gender and Sexuality Justice Overtures Before the 227th General Assembly

The 227th General Assembly (GA227) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) begins its in-person plenary business meetings on Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wis. CNP is sharing recommendations on key items of business coming before the 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) from the Gender and Sexuality Justice Committee (GEN).

• GEN-01 – Confession & Repentance Regarding HIV/AIDS and Human Sexuality

  Approve as amended

  • The church confesses its complicity in the HIV/AIDS pandemic and in stigmatization of people living with HIV/AIDS. An amendment ensures practical action will be taken as a result.

• GEN-02 – On Access to Healthcare

  Approve as amended with comment

  • The church declares its support all people to have access to medically necessary, evidence-based, gender-affirming healthcare.

• GEN-06 — LGBTQIA+ Candidate Visibility in the Call Process

  Approve with comment

  • Adds an item in the Ministry Discernment Profile letting congregations indicate openness to calling an LGBTQIA+ candidate and letting candidates view and filter by responses. CNP is committed to partnering in implementation of this voluntary, low-barrier transparency.

• GEN-07 — National Queer Presbyterians Gathering

  Approve

  • Directs a biennial National Queer Presbyterians Gathering, with mandatory funding, and additional regional gatherings. CNP co-sponsored the first gathering and affirms the need for intentional LGBTQIA+ community-building.

• GEN-08 — LGBTQIA+ Congregational Self-Audit and Action-Planning Guide

  Approve

  • Directs the Unified Agency, in partnership with LGBTQIA+ Presbyterian organizations including CNP, to develop a voluntary self-audit guide helping congregations and other entities measure welcome against lived practice. It would amplify existing resources, prompt needed conversations and support more accurate MDPs, especially if GEN-06 is adopted.

• GEN-09 — Comprehensive Theological Framework on Sexuality, Relationships, and Family (ACSWP)

  Approve as amended. CNP’s top priority at this Assembly.

  • Three-part ACSWP recommendation: study guides and frameworks on human sexuality and gender, flourishing relationships (consent, mutuality, dignity, power), and the Christian vocation of family.

  • The most significant theological initiative on sexuality and gender before this Assembly, building on the 223rd General Assembly’s action affirming the dignity of people of all gender identities, which originated with CNP advocacy. Offers guidance with depth, practical relevance and Reformed integrity.