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Boston overture would change

PCUSA definition of marriage

 

Citing the conflict created by Massachusetts’ same-sex marriage laws and the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s prohibitions against such unions, Boston Presbytery has called on the 219th General Assembly to amend its constitution to “foster greater inclusiveness.” Replacing all references to “marriage between a man and woman” with “two people” or “couple,” the overture would add the inclusive language to the Book of Order’s Directory for Worship and Rules of Discipline.

Carmen’s Blog: Has worship

gone to the dogs?

 

A Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation in Los Angeles has a worship service designed for people and their pets. Well, not just any pets. Specifically, dogs. (Cats are expressly prohibited, which seems specieist to me.) This “Canine-ite” worship experience begs the question (all puns intended), “what is worship really all about?” Glorifying God or accommodating every personal proclivity?

 

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