Outlook Reporting #GA226 reverses course, commits to working for a fossil-free future without full divestment
Outlook Reporting GA asked to back removal of ‘punishment clause’ from U.S. Constitution 13th Amendment still allows slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for people who are incarcerated.
Presbyterian News Service Committee on International Engagement likely focus to be on Israel/Palestine issues Supporting Guatemala and using gospel of love as guiding principle for advocacy also on the overture docket.
Presbyterian News Service Mid Councils Committee to hear from synods and the host mid council of GA 226, the Presbytery of Utah Committee will also consider formation of a permanent GA Commission on Mid Councils.
Presbyterian News Service Ecumenical and Interfaith Partnerships Committee to review the work of global partners of the PC(USA) Committee has six items of business to consider.
Presbyterian News Service Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy provides new mental health guide The ‘2024 Guide for Mental Health Ministry’ can help churches offer mental health outreach.
News from other sources PPF to offer churches practical training for Gun Violence prevention Join the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship at the James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage at Ghost Ranch Aug. 22-25, 2024.
Presbyterian News Service Ordination Committee to address a host of issues related to the ‘ordered ministries’ of the Church Proposals call for greater clarity around 'shared ministry.'
Religion News Service Southern Baptist ethics committee says IVF is immoral, tells Christians to oppose it Echoing Catholic teaching, ERLC President Brent Leatherwood says the procedure causes moral harm and separates procreation from sex.
Outlook Reporting Discussion on non-discrimination overture POL-01 heats up ahead of GA committee meetings Some say the changes challenge ‘freedom of conscience.’ Others feel the overture offers clarity to the PC(USA)’s stand against discrimination.
Outlook Reporting Hybrid format + condensed schedule = no exhibit hall at #GA226 The decision to have no exhibit hall for the General Assembly in Salt Lake City sparks strong reactions. Greg Allen-Pickett reports.