Amend Book if Church Order 9-7 by adding, “These assistants to the deacons shall not be referred to as deacons or deaconesses, nor are they to be elected by the congregation nor formally commissioned, ordained, or installed as though they were office bearers in the church.” 1. Whereas the PCA is grateful to God for... Continue Reading

The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth was long known as one of the most conservative in the Episcopal Church, and one measure was the refusal by its bishops to ordain women to the priesthood. When a large majority of clergy and lay delegates of the diocese voted to follow Bishop Jack Iker’s recommendation and leave... Continue Reading

Parker T. Williamson Louisiana’s 19th District Court has declared the Presbytery of South Louisiana (PSL) in contempt of court for refusing to obey the court’s order that it surrender specified documents to attorneys for the Carrollton Presbyterian Church of New Orleans. Dated Sept. 22, the order required PSL to turn over any and all of... Continue Reading

The Presbytery of the Siouxlands met for a called meeting on October 20, in Watertown, S.D. to hear two complaints and an overture. The complaints concerned the Presbytery’s actions at its stated meeting in September. The complainants alleged that the Presbytery erred in several areas, most importantly in finding “no strong presumption of guilt in... Continue Reading

Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Elkton, Virginia celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a special service and groundbreaking for a new Fellowship Hall addition on October 11, 2009. Dr. Dick Little, Moderator of the 17th General Assembly (1997-1998), was the guest preacher. The church, with a membership of just over 150, was organized in June 1983 with... Continue Reading

There has been almost no coverage anywhere in the mainstream press about an extraordinary event that occurred on October 18th in St. Peter’s Basilica — the celebration by Archbishop Raymond Burke, head of the Apostolic Signature, of the first High Mass according to the old Latin rite in St. Peter’s Basilica in 40 years, since... Continue Reading

BY Maureen Milford Lawyers for alleged victims of clergy sexual abuse indicated in federal court today they would seek to include property owned by parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Inc. in the diocese’s bankruptcy proceeding. In the diocese’s first appearance in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, James Stang, lawyer for... Continue Reading

By The Associated Press (AP) SALT LAKE CITY — A polygamous sect is asking the Utah Supreme Court to overturn a state court decision that stripped the religious purposes from its communal land trust. In a court filing, attorneys for the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints argue that making the United... Continue Reading

An Evangelist of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church has called on Christians to open a new chapter by refraining from acts which hindered their spiritual growth and national development. He said Christians would be doing a disservice to the nation if they did not allow the teachings of Jesus Christ to reflect in their daily lives.... Continue Reading

In a day and age when many congregations are moving away from denominational ties, it is unusual to find one moving from a nondenominational situation to join a denomination. Especially when that denomination is one of the most conservative in the country. And even more especially when it happens in Northern Utah. The Reverend Curtis... Continue Reading