For those who think that nothing has changed for Presbyterian pastors and sessions since the Presbyterian Church (USA) began allowing for same sex weddings, think again. Scrolling through the lead on virtually every page of The Presbyterian Outlook website reveals a thorough transition. The home page on 7/16 features “The Gift of a Wedding” by…
I recently read a “letter to the congregation” from the clerk of session to the people of one of the largest congregations in the Presbyterian Church (USA). The clerk was addressing the issue of the denomination’s redefinition of marriage, the ongoing vote in the presbyteries, the position of their particular church, and the concern being…
By Alison Janke How many Presbyterians does it take to change a light bulb? It takes a council, in stated meeting, to determine if a new light bulb is in the ministry plan of the council, if there is funding for a new light bulb, and if persons can be called who will faithfully carry…
In a little more than five weeks, Grace Presbyterian Church in Houston will be voting to request dismissal from the Presbyterian Church (USA) and New Covenant Presbytery. During a meeting Tuesday, April 22, Grace’s 28-member session voted to call a congregational meeting for Sunday, June 1. The purpose of that meeting will be to request…
The Presbytery of the James (POJ) will be learning of a proposed change to its procedure for churches seeking dismissal from the Presbyterian Church (USA). According to the packet for the Feb. 15 stated meeting (rescheduled for Saturday, March 1 because of the winter storm that made its way through the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states),…