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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).


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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Dr. Mary McClintock Fulkerson preaching at November conference!

August 25, 2011

We are delighted to welcome Mary McClintock Fulkerson to the leadership team for this year’s conference.

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GAPJC Ordination Rulings

August 3, 2011

STATEMENT FROM THE CO-MODERATORS of the COVENANT NETWORK OF PRESBYTERIANS We would like to express gratitude for the hopeful step forward taken in two recent rulings from the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission, following hearings on July 29 in Louisville. As a result of these rulings (details of which may be found at on the [...]

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Second Presbyterian, Richmond, VA, becomes a Covenant Congregation!

July 29, 2011

We welcome Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond, VA, whose Session recently signed the “Call to Covenant Community” and look forward to partnering with this congregation as we all live into the new reality of G-2.0104b.

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