by Brian Ellison | Dec 13, 2012 | 219th GA (2010), Amendment 10-A
The church rightly remembers today with joy and gratitude the ministry of our sister and friend Cindy Bolbach. As Moderator of the 219th General Assembly (2010), Cindy modeled the grace and dignity of the office, carrying out every formal appearance and informal...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 27, 2011 | 219th GA (2010), Amendment 10-A, PC(USA) History & Polity
While the deadline for reporting results to the Stated Clerk is July 10 – one year from the adjournment of the 219th General Assembly, which sent them to the presbyteries, and the same day that amendments to the Book of Order go into effect – all the...
by Brian Ellison | May 12, 2011 | Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons, Moderator Cindy Bolbach, GAMC Executive Director Linda Valentine, and Vice-Moderator Landon Whitsitt have sent a letter to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) reflecting on the approval of Amendment 10-A by a majority of the presbyteries. ...
by Brian Ellison | Apr 4, 2011 | Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Reformation is never easy or unanimous. Anyone wishing the church would speak in a unified voice on changing ordination standards is seeking what has not happened before with similar reformations. For those wishing for full equality for GLBT Presbyterians and...
by Brian Ellison | Jan 21, 2011 | Amendment 10-A, Biblical Interpretation, PC(USA) History & Polity
Address to the Presbytery of Donegal The Rev. Tricia Dykers Koenig Covenant Network National Organizer January 18, 2011 I want to begin where Presbyterians usually do – with the Scripture. I love the Bible because of how it has taught me to know God in Jesus Christ,...
by Brian Ellison | Jan 21, 2011 | Amendment 10-A, Personal Testimony
Presentation to New Castle Presbytery Signe Bell, Elder January 18, 2011 Good afternoon, my name is Signe Bell and I have been asked to speak to you in favor of Amendment 10-A. I do so joyfully, but also with sadness in my heart–sadness that this amendment is...
by Brian Ellison | Jan 21, 2011 | Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity, Theology
by Tricia Dykers Koenig Amendment 10-A: Standards for ordained service reflect the church’s desire to submit joyfully to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all aspects of life (G-1.0000). The governing body responsible for ordination and/or installation (G-14.0240;...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 16, 2010 | 219th GA (2010), Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Margaret J. Thomas “Tell us Lord, what has happened to us? Where did we go astray?” These words haunted the 1993 Faith and Order gathering in Santiago de Compostela. An Orthodox priest ended each petition confessing the slander, persecution, schisms and warfare that...
by Brian Ellison | Oct 19, 2010 | Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Pro Amendment 10-A Educational 5-minute speech The Rev. Dr. Laura S. Sugg, Presbytery of the James October 16, 2010 My name is Laura Sugg and I am a minister member of the Presbytery of the James. I serve as Associate Pastor and UVA Campus Minister at Westminster...
by Brian Ellison | Oct 18, 2010 | Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
“Here we go again!” Having voted on a proposed amendment to G-6.0106b just two years ago, some may be thinking that there’s nothing more to consider in Amendment 10-A. Presbyterians, however, have a commitment to openness to the new things God may...