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TAMFS Welcome Revolution GA FlashNews
THIS SEEMS LIKE A GOOD TIME to share our summary report from General Assembly that’s going out in the mail. No matter what, we are called to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God — even if we’re called to do so on stilts!
Heartbreak: Janie Spahr Trial Results
That All May Freely Serve is no less than heartbroken over the decision by the Permanent Judicial Commission of the Presbytery of the Redwoods in the charges against our Minister Director Emeritus and dear friend, the Rev. Dr. Jane Adams (Janie) Spahr. As she said many times during the trial, “Love without justice is no love at all.”
TAMFS will be saying more soon, but this deep pain requires us to take a time of reflection. In the meantime, we invite you to visit our Facebook page for links to a number of articles about the trial and Janie and her defense team and the courageous couples who testified and the great cloud of witnesses who attended during the week.
Contributions to Janie’s defense fund can be made by using the DONATE button on the lower left of this page. Be sure to make a note that this is the purpose for your donation. Thank you for your support and your prayers.
(AP Photo/The Press Democrat, Christopher Chung)
Rev. Janie Spahr’s Church Trial to Begin Soon
The Rev. Jane Adams Spahr — Janie — our Minister Director Emeritus — is facing new charges in a church trial as a result of officiating at the weddings of eleven same-gender couples in California while it was legal.
A service of worship and inspiration will be held on Sunday, August 22 in San Rafael, California, with preachers Ray Bagnuolo and our Minister Coordinator Lisa Larges. The trial itself will be held in Napa, California, beginning Tuesday morning, August 24. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend in person if able.
If you are unable to be there, there are a number of ways that you can find more information:
- A website dedicated to the trial, with all of the stories about the couples, etc.
- Likewise, a Facebook page, Rev. Janie Spahr Charged Again by Presbyterian Church has been set up
- Our Facebook page, That All May Freely Serve
- Follow on Twitter at @tamfs, @SonnieLive, and @RevJaneSpahr (we’ll let you know the Twitter hashtag and others who will be posting soon)
Of course, contributions to Janie’s defense fund can be made online. Be sure to add a note that this is for Janie. Trials such as this are quite expensive. Thanks for your help.
TAMFS at General Assembly
Our Welcome Revolution team is gathering in Minneapolis over the next few days, and we’re all excited about meeting each other and working together during the Presbyterian Church’s 219th General Assembly.
You can be a part of the team! Follow us here on our website, on Facebook, on Twitter, and on our Welcome Revolution team’s blog.
The Welcome Revolution
Other ways you can follow the proceedings include:
- The official PC(USA) GA site
- PC-Biz – where you can find the text of bills and overtures, and the status of each
- Covenant Network of Presbyterians GA page
- More Light Presbyterians’ GA information site
- The Presbyterian Voices for Justice page (formerly the Witherspoon Society and Voices of Sophia)
We invite your participation, and we ask for your prayers — not only for our team members, but for the whole church. Thank you.
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Finally, if you would like to financially support our work at the General Assembly, please donate online using our form or by mail (indicating GA or Welcome Revolution in the notes). We deeply appreciate whatever you can do with and for us.
BREAKING NEWS: Jean Southard Appeal Decision
Photo courtesy of More Light Presbyterians
TAMFS has learned today that the synod’s decision went against Jean.
More details will be coming soon, but in the meantime, please hold her in prayer.
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Several overtures pertaining to Christian Marriage will be considered at the upcoming General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, convening this Saturday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Facebook group in support of Janie Spahr
Our Minister-Director Emeritus, the Rev. Janie Spahr, once again faces charges within the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s jurisdictional system. This is outrageous! You can show your support for her by joining the Facebook group Rev. Janie Spahr Charged (Again) by Presbyterian Church.If you aren’t on Facebook, you can go here.
If you would like to show your support with a donation, go to our donate now button on the lower left of this page (make sure that you indicate that your donation is for Janie’s defense fund). As always, we deeply appreciate your support. We couldn’t do this work without each of you.
TAMFS at GA
Our team of Young Adults (and a few older folks) is making preparations for our activities and presence at the PCUSA’s 219th General Assembly in Minneapolis.
We will be posting here too, but much of our online work will be done on Facebook and Twitter. Please friend and follow us.
Let us know if you’ll be there too!
Pastor Job Posting
ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo is an inclusive community located in Marin County, California that serves an active and spiritually diverse population. Our mission is to uplift and sustain all those seeking to grow in Christian faith through worship, community, service, and mindful stewardship of all God’s creation. Our motto; “Together We Serve.”
We seek an Associate Pastor with a joyful heart and head for children, youth, and families to lead this important and valuable ministry. The Associate Pastor will serve with the Pastor/Head of Staff and other program staff and volunteers as an active colleague and as a partner in collaborative ministry and outreach.
Visit our website to learn more www.togetherweserve.org. See our CIF: 00677.AC2 or email your PIF to apnc.fpcsa@gmail.com.
Ginny Davidson Memorial
Farewell, dear friend
If a picture is worth a thousand words then our friend Ray Baguolo has provided us with countless volumes.
Photos from the Memorial Service of our friend and co-founder Virginia West (Ginny) Davidson are now online.
Thanks, Ray.
LGBT-friendly Houston church destroyed by arson
TAMFS is heartbroken at the news that one of our More Light churches, the Church of the Servant Savior in Houston Texas, was destroyed by fire late last night.
Video: Houston church demolished after raging fire
Sadder yet is the updated news that the fire was caused by arson.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who is part of this wonderful community of faith.
Because this just happened, we don’t know of ways to help.
We’ll update the news as soon as we know.