by Brian Ellison | Jun 27, 2018 | 223rd GA (2018), Covenant Network News
Brian Ellison has served as executive director of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians since 2012. This speech, delivered in St. Louis at the biennial CNP General Assembly luncheon on June 18, 2018, was part of “Twenty Years and Counting: Looking Back and Looking...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 1, 2018 | 223rd GA (2018), Covenant Network News
If you are reading this, I already know that you care about the church and its welcome of people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities—which means you also know the challenges that persist in the PCUSA: Presbyteries that have yet to ordain an openly gay...
by Brian Ellison | Apr 21, 2016 | Covenant Network News
This year’s General Assembly will see several important items of business that affect the wholeness and well-being of LGBTQ people in the Church and in society. At each Assembly, the Covenant Network seeks to discern how our efforts can best support justice and grace...
by Brian Ellison | Feb 25, 2016 | Covenant Network News
The Covenant Network Board of Directors announced today that it is recommitting to its work seeking a more just and generous church, living into a new and expanded mission of seeking inclusion and affirmation for LGBTQ people and working for reconciliation among...
by Brian Ellison | Mar 18, 2015 | Covenant Network News, Marriage & Civil Unions, PC(USA) History & Polity
Note: The final vote tally on Amendment 14-F was 121 presbyteries in favor and 47 opposed, with one tie, one voting to take no action, and one not reporting. The Covenant Network of Presbyterians is grateful that with today’s presbytery votes, a majority of the 171...
by Brian Ellison | Feb 14, 2010 | Covenant Network News
Transfiguration, Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, Presidents’ Day, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras … Pick your celebration! TODAY we’re celebrating the launch of our new web site — on the birthday of Susan B. Anthony. Born on February 15, 1820, her famous last...