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 | Aug 17, 2010 | 219th GA (2010), Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
The Covenant Network rejoices in the affirmation of the 219th General Assembly (2010) of an ordination requirement that is faithful to Reformed theology and Presbyterian polity, calls candidates for ordained office to the highest of standards – joyful submission...
by Brian Ellison | Jul 15, 2010 | 219th GA (2010), Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Progress at the 219th General Assembly As Covenant Networkers return home from an intense ten days in Minneapolis, we can reflect gratefully on the good work on many fronts of commissioners to the 219th General Assembly. As our Board Statement celebrates, this G.A....
by Brian Ellison | Jul 8, 2010 | 219th GA (2010)
Committees of the General Assembly committees, meeting in Minneapolis, reported favorably on all business the Covenant Network recommended in our recent Board Statement and other recommendations. The full General Assembly, now meeting all together in plenary session,...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 18, 2010 | 219th GA (2010), Uncategorized
Every item of business on the docket of the 219th General Assembly (2010) will affect the health and ministry of the PCUSA, and as such deserves careful and prayerful consideration by commissioners and advisory delegates. The primary goals of the Covenant Network...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 6, 2010 | 219th GA (2010), Covenant Congregations
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church members describe their congregation as a small neighborhood-centered church whose whole 100-member congregation is involved in leadership and pastoral care. The church building is...
by Brian Ellison | May 26, 2010 | 219th GA (2010)
The Association of Executive Presbyters (AEPS) is engaging in a prayer project in preparation for General Assembly: As a reminder and stimulus for this call to prayer and reflection, there would be a daily e-mail blast written by a member of AEPS which would encourage...
by Brian Ellison | May 25, 2010 | 219th GA (2010), Marriage & Civil Unions, Ordination Process
Moving Toward Greater Faithfulness at the 219th General Assembly A Statement by the Board of Directors of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians May 2010 The Covenant Network Board of Directors is deeply grateful that the church has discerned ways to live more...
by Brian Ellison | May 12, 2010 | 219th GA (2010)
Coming to Minneapolis for the 219th General Assembly (2010)? Start the week off well with the Covenant Network Commissioner Convocation Dinner, to be held Friday evening, July 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, near the Minneapolis...
by Brian Ellison | May 7, 2010 | 219th GA (2010), Covenant Congregations
“Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38) Come to Minnesota for the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church and be sure to meet the hosts – The Synod of Lakes and Prairies; the three presbyteries of Twin Cities Area,...
