Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:59:53 -0700
Last night GA voted to send both the Majority and the minority reports to Presbyteries and congregations for study regarding civil unions and marriage. see ga219.pcusa.org This morning they focus on mid-east issues. PRAY--we are getting tired.
Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:56:51 -0700
With 53% in favor, the GA voted to amend G 6-0106b. This action must go to the presbyteries for approval. See www.ga219.pcusa.org for the amendment. We will also talk about this at the Sept. meeting. Tonight they focus on civil unions and marriage. PRAY!http://www.ga219.pcusa.org/www.ga219.pcusa.org
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:07:57 -0700
GA voted to form and Administrative Commission to study the role of middle governing bodies (synods & presbyteries). They will report back in 2012. They have some limited powers to dissolve/combine bodies IF they have approval of a majority of the congregations or presbyteries involved. This afternoon they look at ordination standards. PRAY! www.pcusa.org
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:33:35 -0700
Last night GA voted for a revised new Form of Government that included some amendments from the committee. This will also go to the presbyteries for a vote and we'll have conversation at our September meeting regarding it. This morning they look at Middle Governing Body issues particularly the role of synods. PRAY!! www.pcusa.org
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:15:04 -0700
GA voted (77%) to include the Belhar Confession in our Book of Confessions. This will go to the presbyteries for a vote. We will be discussing Belhar at the Sept. meeting of presbytery. Tonight they look at the new Form of Government. Pray!! www.pcusa.org
Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:18:31 -0700
Plenary began this afternoon. Pray for our commissioners as they make decisions regarding the Belhar Confession.
Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:47:38 -0700
We had a lively opening worship with a baptism as well as celebrating the Lord's Supper. Committees are working hard. Please pray for our comm...issioners: Mark Klohe, Mark Wheeler, Caitlyn Wheeler, Julie Borrevik, Corbett Wheeler. Check out www.pcusa.org for more info.See More
Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:43:55 -0700
Northwest GA is well underway. We elected Cynthia Bolbach as our new moderator. She was the only elder candidate and is from National Capital presbytery. She will serve for 2 years.
Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:39:54 -0700
Welcome to our Presbytery facebook organization. Soon we will begin posting on General Assembly. Check back often to get updates.