In Praise of Unity
A Sermon on Psalm 133 and 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 by the Rev. Christopher A. Henry, Shallowford Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA, January 23, 2011
Board of Pensions approves benefits for same-gender partners
In response to the urging of the 219th GA (2010), the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted to extend spousal and child benefits to same-gender domestic partners of Benefits Plan members.
Aren't They Lovely?
Jay McKell rejoices at the opportunity to celebrate love, commitment, and community.
Distributing the Future
A reflection by Randy Bush, Pastor of East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, PA.
Boo Radley's Porch
A sermon on Mark 1:40-45 by the Rev. Dr. David Van Dyke: "Jesus was so moved by the unfair, dehumanizing plight of that leper that he actually reached out and touched him. He took into his own being the man’s situation and he healed him, but not before he touched the one who was considered unclean, thereby becoming unclean himself."
On the GAPJC's Spahr (2012) Decision
The Covenant Network's Co-Moderators have commented on the GAPJC's decision in Janie Spahr's appeal.
All Things to All People?
The recent meeting of the Covenant Network Board in Miami was ably hosted by Riviera Presbyterian Church. Preaching there on the following Sunday, National Organizer Tricia Dykers Koenig reflected on some of the questions engaging the Board.
"Free at Last...Now What?"
For all of us wandering in the wilderness, Co-Moderator Mary Lynn Tobin shares a prophetic word in her message during the closing worship service of the Conference in Durham.
Hope for the PCUSA: Join the Conversation
Where do you see God in Christ at work in the PCUSA? You are invited to join the conversation initiated by our GA Moderator and Vice-Moderator.
Reforming the Ties that Bind
James Calvin Davis, author of In Defense of Civility, was a plenary speaker at the 2011 Covenant Conference in Durham, NC. Davis has summarized his plenary address, to share on the web. An audiotape of his full address is available for purchase.
New Guidelines for Examination Published
As sessions and presbyteries begin to implement the revised Form of Government, including the substitution of G-2.0104b for the obsolete G-6.0106b, the Covenant Network of Presbyterians offers an updated edition of its resource Guidelines for Examination of Church Officers.
From the Covenant Network Board
The Board of Directors of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians has issued the following statement concerning its purpose and mission:
A Personal Perspective on Scott Anderson's Ordination
Much has been said and written about the ordination of Scott Anderson this past weekend at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Madison, Wisconsin. Covenant Network's Interim Executive Director, Nancy Enderle, offers her reflections about this momentous event.
Ordination Sermon for Scott Anderson
John Knox Presbytery ordained Scott Anderson to the ordered ministry of Teaching Elder on Saturday, October 8. Here's the sermon by the Rev. Dr. Mark Achtemeier.
Rejoicing with Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson's Service of Ordination will take place on October 8th, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Madison, WI. Scott’s ordination as a teaching elder offers a sign of hope for the many people who have long worked for a more inclusive church policy toward the ordination of our gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered brothers and sisters.