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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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From the Covenant Network Board

October 28, 2011

The Board of Directors of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians has issued the following statement concerning its purpose and mission:

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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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Synod PJC upholds San Francisco Presbytery’s decision – again

September 22, 2011

The Covenant Network of Presbyterians rejoices in the decision of the Synod of the Pacific Permanent Judicial Commission (SPJC) moving Candidate Lisa Larges one step closer to ordination as a teaching elder. The SPJC ruled this week that the Presbytery of San Francisco’s approval of Ms. Larges for ordination “is constitutionally valid.” Ms. Larges’ first trip [...]

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Rejoicing with Scott Anderson

September 16, 2011

Scott Anderson’s Service of Ordination will take place on October 8th, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Madison, WI. Scott’s ordination as a teaching elder offers a sign of hope for the many people who have long worked for a more inclusive church policy toward the ordination of our gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered brothers and sisters.

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‘Fellowship’ Within the Body of Christ

August 31, 2011

* A Word from our Co-Moderators *
Several members of the Covenant Network Board and staff participated in the gathering in Minneapolis, August 25-26, of the Fellowship of Presbyterians.

The tone established at the outset was one of warmth, kindness, and respect, and the articulated values included an appreciation for PC(USA) denominational staff, avoidance of stone-throwing, and a commitment not to speak or act out of anger.

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