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Newly Elected Vice Moderator of PCUSA speaks about his ideas to see the denomination 'open source' itself Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Bill Tammeus   
Monday, 26 July 2010 00:00
 
The most important question of our day is 'Where is the authority?’ ‘Sola Scriptura’ is dead in most places, and dying rapidly in others. So where do we lodge the authority of our faith?  We're not really arguing about LGBT inclusion, we're arguing about how we read the Bible.
Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 03:26
 
Will the progressively-sensitive acknowledge feelings of evangelicals in the PCUSA? Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Noel Anderson   
Friday, 16 July 2010 00:00
An open letter to the Covenant Network, et. al. (Editor’s note: This is the group in the PCUSA that supports LGBT issues.)
 
“I’m From Belarus And I’m Here to Help You!” - Challenging the PCUSA to Biblical Faithfulness Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Carmen Fowler   
Thursday, 15 July 2010 00:00
There was a ray of hope in the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly when the Ecumenical Advisory Delegate from the Orthodox Church in Belarus, Archpriest Siarhei Hardun, brought greetings.
 
PCUSA GA changeth not – at least not when recommendations come up from the grass roots Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by James D. Berkley   
Wednesday, 14 July 2010 00:00
The General Assembly that had been busy changing any number of things for more than a week was not prepared to change itself.
 
219th General Assembly of the PCUSA: The After Math (commentary from the Publisher of The Layman) Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Carmen Fowler   
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 00:00
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) is over. So, let’s do the math.
 
Much ado about everything: A social-witness feeding frenzy at the PCUSA General Assembly Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by James D. Berkley   
Monday, 12 July 2010 12:00
Four versus 57. Numbers talk. Great Commission versus Cultural Mandate.
 
Gay lawyer raps PCUSA’s ‘tawdry fixation on sex’ Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Edward Terry   
Sunday, 11 July 2010 00:00
Doug Nave told…how he had to “come out of the closet” twice. He “came out” as a gay man, and in…the Presbyterian tradition.
 
PCUSA increases ‘Top-Down Power’; denies conservatives ability to change Presbyteries or form affinity Synod Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Parker T. Williamson   
Saturday, 10 July 2010 07:12
“No one wants to be held hostage to a threat from people who don’t like our actions. We made a covenant to be together even if we’re not of the same opinion. We should stay together.”
 
More Mixed Signals: PCUSA approves up to $7M mandatory benefits increase to pay for ‘same-gender domestic partners’ of ministers and employees Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Paula R. Kincaid   
Saturday, 10 July 2010 06:45
The dues increase related to this action is capped at one percent of total effective salary and is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2012.
 
PCUSA sheep may safely graze – ‘No Proof’ EPC seeks to lure PCUSA congregations Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by James D. Berkley   
Saturday, 10 July 2010 00:00
“We did find instances of persons,” she noted, “who, when invited by PCUSA congregations, put the PCUSA in a negative light and the EPC in a positive light.”
 
PCUSA week-long skirmish on same-sex marriage ends in no victory, more study Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by James D. Berkley   
Friday, 09 July 2010 10:42
“It’s nine o’clock and all is bleak!” Were there an evangelical town crier in Minneapolis, that would have been his cry as the PCUSA General Assembly took up the matter of same-sex marriage Thursday night.
 
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try, try again – PCUSA Assembly seeks to remove ‘fidelity-chastity’ officer standard Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Edward Terry   
Friday, 09 July 2010 06:39
With fewer than 50 votes making the difference, commissioners approved the overture 373-323-4 
 
The Aftermath of the PCA’s 38th General Assembly (I) - Response Rather Than Reaction Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Ron Gleason   
Friday, 09 July 2010 06:21
Now that I’m back in Southern California, where people are reasonable and normal, I have the time to reflect upon the proceedings of the PCA’s 38th General Assembly.
 
PCUSA Assembly to study recommendation calling for new translation of Heidelberg Catechism Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by The Layman   
Friday, 09 July 2010 00:00
The committee’s request was approved on Monday by the Theological Issues and Institutions Committee by a vote of 51-4 and was sent to the full GA’s consideration later this week
 
PCUSA General Assembly approves new constitution; now needs ratification by Presbyteries Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Paula R. Kincaid   
Friday, 09 July 2010 00:00
[First Sentence of Document; Universalism?]: “The good news of the Gospel is that the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—creates, redeems, sustains, rules and transforms all things and all people.” 
 
Pro-Palestinian Middle East report at PCUSA General Assembly undergoes ‘Major Surgery’ by review committee Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Parker T. Williamson   
Friday, 09 July 2010 00:00
“Breaking Down The Walls”, a heavily slanted, anti-Israel report drafted by the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s Middle East Study Committee, was gutted Wednesday by a General Assembly Commissioners’ Committee 14.
Last Updated on Thursday, 08 July 2010 18:18
 
Caterpillar bulldozed by PCUSA General Assembly committee Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Parker T. Williamson   
Thursday, 08 July 2010 00:00
From the outset, it was clear that Caterpillar would be the villain and that the committee had punishment in mind. The only question was one of degree.
 
PCUSA General Assembly Committee OKs overture allowing unbaptized to receive Lord’s Supper Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Staff   
Thursday, 08 July 2010 00:00
“…not yet baptized persons who present themselves … be warmly received and invited into conversation on the significance of the sacraments.”
 
PCA General Assembly action on Federal law regarding homosexual behavior in the military Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by Doug Lee   
Wednesday, 07 July 2010 00:00
On the last day of the PCA GA, the Assembly approved a motion to send a letter of petition to the President and other civil and military leaders regarding the possible repeal of the law regarding homosexuality in the military.
 
Presbyterians Affirming Reproductive Options chooses life-ending physician as speaker at PCUSA meeting Print
PCUSA General Assembly
Written by James D. Berkley   
Wednesday, 07 July 2010 00:00
When PARO met Monday, two armed security officers—one in a no-nonsense bullet-proof vest—guarded the meeting-room doors at nearby Westminster Presbyterian Church. This is General Assembly?
 
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