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The Covenant Network of Presbyterians is a broad-based, national group of clergy and lay leaders working for a church that is simultaneously faithful, just, and whole. The Covenant Network seeks to:
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  • support the mission and unity of the Presbyterian Church (USA);
  • articulate and act on the church’s historic, progressive vision;
  • work for a fully inclusive church;
  • find ways to live out the graciously hospitable gospel by living together with all our fellow members in the PC(USA).


Reforming the Ties that Bind

December 21, 2011

James Calvin Davis, author of In Defense of Civility, was a plenary speaker at the 2011 Covenant Conference in Durham, NC. Davis has summarized his plenary address, to share on the web. An audiotape of his full address is available for purchase.

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The Gracious Guest

November 11, 2011

Rev. Scott Anderson preached to a packed sanctuary at the opening worship service of the national Covenant Network conference in Durham.  His message is a gift to the denomination, offering a challenge to all who seek to embody the radical hospitality of Jesus.

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New Guidelines for Examination Published

November 9, 2011

As sessions and presbyteries begin to implement the revised Form of Government, including the substitution of G-2.0104b for the obsolete G-6.0106b, the Covenant Network of Presbyterians offers an updated edition of its resource Guidelines for Examination of Church Officers.

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A Personal Perspective on Scott Anderson’s Ordination

October 15, 2011

Much has been said and written about the ordination of Scott Anderson this past weekend at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Madison, Wisconsin. Covenant Network’s Interim Executive Director, Nancy Enderle, offers her reflections about this momentous event.

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Archbishop Tutu praises the PCUSA

October 12, 2011

Eminent South African Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, has written Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons in support of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s recent change in ordination standards: 23 September 2011 The Rev. Gradye Parsons Stated Clerk Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville KY 40202-1396 Dear Brother in Christ, I am writing you [...]

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Ordination Sermon for Scott Anderson

October 8, 2011

John Knox Presbytery ordained Scott Anderson to the ordered ministry of Teaching Elder on Saturday, October 8. Here’s the sermon by the Rev. Dr. Mark Achtemeier.

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