News and Announcements
A Great Day for the Church Where All May Freely Serve
There is much to rejoice about in actions taken by presbyteries around the country today!
- Scott Anderson, our friend and colleague in ministry, shares this news:
Friends:
I have some good news to share! By a vote of 81-25, the Presbytery of John Knox approved me for ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament this morning. It was a great experience, with fine leadership on the part of the Presbytery, and a grace-filled debate that proved once again that Presbyterians can disagree without being disagreeable.
Blessings,
Scott Anderson
- Marriage Equality
The Presbytery of Chicago approved an overture on civil marriage: that would allow ministers to preside over same-sex civil marriages; in addition, the overture would authorize sessions to allow for the use of churches for such marriage ceremonies. Heartland Presbytery also approved an overture on pastors participating in same sex civil marriages.
- Ordination Standards
Overtures were approved by wide margins in National Capital, East Iowa, Chicago, and Heartland Presbyteries similar to that passed out of the 218th General Assembly which became Amendment 08-B. Approval of these would remove the offensive and exclusionary language currently in section G-6.0106b of the constitution of the PC(USA).