1. Gay Ruling Elder preaches just prior to debate on same-sex weddings; 2. Approves boycott of Israeli settlements; rejects use of Apartheid’ for Israel; 3. Approves actions in support of immigrants; 4. Rejects return to ‘fidelity and chastity’ language; keeps 'Teaching Elder' and 'Ruling Elder'

The vote was to decline sending an amendment to the presbyteries that would have replaced "man and woman" with "two people."

We cannot continue to amend our Standards by exception. Again, on this issue and others as well, if there are those who do not believe our current Standards are an accurate exposition of Scripture, then submit overtures [proposing changes] to the General Assembly for debate.

Others acknowledged that although many had been scouring the Twittersphere and blog sites, evidence of the so-called bullying that prompted McCabe's resignation from the post, have not been found. Those present wanted to hear and see evidence because they genuinely desired not only justice for their vice moderator but a restoration of trust in the assembly. References to rumors, hear-say, innuendo, accusations and cyber-bullying had been heard, but no evidence produced.

1. Divestment defeated by two votes! 2. No conscience relief for Pro-Life supporters; 3. Attempts to allow congregations to keep property fail; 4. Highlights of 'powerful' Thursday night worship; 5. Adoption of 'wide range; of social justice issues (including stop spanking children!)

There were 10,067 professions of faith in this past year. The membership of the PCA increased by 4,176 individuals to 350,990. The number of family units in the PCA saw an increase of 245 to 137,508

1. Rabbi warns of problems with divestment; 2. No Discussion allowed on why Vice Moderator resigned; 3. Non-geographic Presbyteries - NO; Get rid of Synods - STUDY IT; 4. Details about schools/seminaries.

1. Skirmish over Presbytery head tax;  2. Belhar is back;  3. Theology, Institutions, and CE move through fast;  4. New Mission Personnel Commmissioned;  5.  New Vice Moderator elected. Since The Aquila Report has limited staff and budget, we are unable to cover the PCUSA General Assembly.  Our good friends at the Layman are there in... Continue Reading

Spuhler McCabe believed that as a pastor in the PCUSA, she embodied a reality faced by what she described as “a growing number of pastors who find ourselves caught between the desire to stand with couples in sacred moments and having a polity that restricts us from living out our calling.” PITTSBURGH, Pa – Amidst... Continue Reading

A lone rainbow-stole-wearing representative from More Light Presbyterians sat at one table, looking rather bummed out as he checked out the opposition. But OneByOne board member Ken Thomas was rakishly sporting a rainbow stole of his own, festooned with “EX-GAY IS OKAY” buttons. His smile announced his unwillingness to surrender the rainbow as a positive... Continue Reading