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Small churches seek a way forward

PC(USA) minister and small church consultant Deborah Wright shares lessons from small churches across the country. With her partner Jim Kitchens, she asks: What can small churches do well? How can they dream up a future?

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“I’ve got all I’ll ever need ‘Cause I’ve got Jesus and gravity”

Rev. Sharon Youngs preaches a sermon series exploring country music as theology, including “Jesus & Gravity” by Dolly Parton.

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Debriefing the 2022 General Assembly: what worked well, what needs tweaking?

An ongoing concern is ensuring a diversity of voices are heard.

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General Assembly approves budgets and sets per capita rate for 2023 and 2024

Office of General Assembly expects to deplete reserves in 2024

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General Assembly creates a commission to unify two agencies at the top level of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)

At stake: what financial structure is needed to support a denomination of mostly small churches?

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PC(USA) General Assembly declares government of Israel actions toward Palestinians “apartheid”

The contentious resolution was balanced against earlier statements condemning antisemitism and Islamophobia.

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Assembly approves changes in age requirements for Young Adult Advisory Delegates

Also allowed: youth participation from new worshipping communities and immigrant fellowships.

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General Assembly instructs PC(USA) to divest from five fossil fuel companies

But some, especially young adults, say the church needs to do more as "the land burns."

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Assembly declares PC(USA) to be a ‘sanctuary and accompaniment church,’ supporting immigrants and asylum-seekers

Commissioner says: "It’s time to be bold."

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General Assembly approves proposed constitutional amendments to require policies and to remove ‘honorable’ from retiree title

Next up: presbyteries must vote on whether to approve the amendments.