Hearing Voices Long Silenced: A Statement from the Covenant Network of Presbyterians Board
This June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. While we commemorate the Stonewall Riots that took place more than 50 years ago, let us remember the lives of Tony McDade and other LGBTQIA+ persons of color who have lost their lives due to acts of violence. May we hear the voices of the long silenced and help the church to live out its call to work for justice and peace.
'A Change in What Is Seen'
Both the hope and the challenge of the transfiguration is that we no longer can settle for the status quo and the exhausting oppression of low expectations. Transfiguration is the moment that compels disciples to expect transformative, overpowering God-presence in the community we inhabit, in the lives of those around us. To believe that we will be present for it. Indeed, that God will make it happen through us.
Covenant Network Board Statement on UMC General Conference: Prayer, Encouragement, Partnership
We at the Covenant Network of Presbyterians are joining with millions of others in prayer for faithful discernment, gracious conversation and a deep and abiding passion to demonstrate the love and justice of Jesus Christ.
Six Church Leaders Join CNP Board's Ministry of Equipping, Advocacy in 2019
Six church leaders reflecting a range of gifts and experiences -- from seminary faculty and staff to pastors of churches large and small -- will join the Covenant Network of Presbyterians board in 2019. Each brings wisdom, knowledge and prophetic hope for transformation in the PCUSA.
Trans and Gender Non-Binary People #WontBeErased — A Statement From the Board of Directors
We, the Board of Directors of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, say to all our trans and gender non-binary friends in the church today: We see you. Indeed, you are us. We all stand together as God’s people, sharing in love and faith. You will not be erased—not from our church and not from our lives.Read the complete statement by the Board of Directors of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians.