Family Values and “Complementarity”
The minority report of the Special Committee to Study Issues of Civil Union and Christian Marriage cites a theory of “complementarity” to substantiate its conclusions and recommendations. Janet Fishburn, Professor Emerita of the Theological School at Drew University, clarifies for us the origins and meaning of the term.
The Witness of Archbishop Tutu
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, continues to insist on God's love for all - and to challenge people of faith whose actions lead to harm for others.
General Assembly: Register Now!
Learn how you can participate in the Covenant Network's witness at the 219th General Assembly (2010), which will meet July 3-10 in Minneapolis, MN.
Covenant Network Welcomes First Presbyterian Church of Ashland, Oregon
Covenant Network welcomes our newest congregation, First Presbyterian Church of Ashland, OR, which recently affirmed the Call to Covenant Community. We also celebrate seven additional congregations who became Covenant congregations within the last year, communities who share our hopes for a church that is generous and just.
Scott Anderson Approved for Ordination
On February 20, John Knox Presbytery voted overwhelmingly to approve Scott Anderson for ordination as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. Read the presbytery's press release.
PCUSA Special Committee Final Report
The Special Committee to Study Issues of Civil Union and Christian Marriage has finalized its report to the 219th General Assembly, including a covenant: "Those Whom God Has Joined Together, Let No One Separate."
