Because of the Church
The fourth reason that G-6.0106b must be amended: the health and witness of the church.
SPJC Upholds Presbytery’s Decision to Ordain Scott Anderson
The PJC of the Synod of Lakes & Prairies has upheld John Knox Presbytery’s decision in February 2010 to approve Scott Anderson for ordination as Minister of the Word and Sacrament. Mr. Anderson is a partnered gay man.
Because of Presbyterian Polity
The third reason that G-6.0106b must be amended: Presbyterian polity and tradition.
Because of Scripture and Theology
The second reason that G-6.0106b must be amended: Scripture and Reformed theology.
Because of the People
The most important reason that G-6.0106b must be amended: the people who are affected by its anti-LGBT message.
Catholicity, Inclusivity, and the 'Protest-ant' Charism
The Rev. Ken Cuthbertson draws on Scripture, theology, and church history in this essay about the consistency of Amendment 10-A with Protestant tradition.
Covenant Congregation Featured in Peacemaking Bulletin Insert
Noble Road Presbyterian Church in Cleveland Heights, OH, a Covenant congregation, is featured in one of our denomination’s bulletin inserts promoting the 2010 Peacemaking Offering.
Synod PJC Upholds Decision to Ordain Lisa Larges
The Synod of the Pacific Permanent Judicial Commission (SPJC) has upheld San Francisco Presbytery’s decision to ordain Lisa Larges, an out lesbian, as Minister of the Word and Sacrament.
Challenge to Ordination of Lisa Larges Will Be Heard September 23
San Francisco Presbytery’s decision in November 2009 to approve the ordination of out lesbian Lisa Larges “with a departure” is being challenged in a remedial case before the Synod of the Pacific Permanent Judicial Commission.
GAPJC Upholds Session’s Approval of Elder in Committed Same-Gender Relationship
In a recent ruling, the Permanent Judicial Commission of the General Assembly has upheld a session’s examination and approval of an elder-elect who is in a committed same-gender relationship.
Redwoods PJC Decision “Rebuking” Janie Spahr for Performing Legal Same-gender Marriages (but read it all!)
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.
Presbytery Court Tries Jane Spahr for Performing Same-Gender Marriages
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.
St. Philip Presbyterian in Houston will welcome Covenant Conference
St Philip Presbyterian Church in Houston, the newest Covenant congregation, is excited to be hosting the first-ever national Covenant Conference in Texas this fall. It continues a long history of mission and outreach.
Amendment 10-A and the Revised Form of Government
What happens if the presbyteries approve both Amendment 10-A, the new text proposed to replace the current G-6.0106b, and an entirely new Form of Government?