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The First Sign, John 2:1-11

November 12, 2010

Once, there was a wedding and Jesus was there.  Well as a pastor I’m here to tell you that on more than one occasion there have been weddings and Jesus wasn’t there.  Most likely you have attended or maybe even presided at those weddings where Jesus was not present.  They’re the weddings where Jesus isn’t [...]

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Goals for the 219th General Assembly

May 25, 2010

The Covenant Network Board of Directors has issued a statement articulating its top priorities at the 219th General Assembly (2010).

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Family Values and “Complementarity”

March 20, 2010

The minority report of the Special Committee to Study Issues of Civil Union and Christian Marriage cites a theory of “complementarity” to substantiate its conclusions and recommendations. Janet Fishburn, Professor Emerita of the Theological School at Drew University, clarifies for us the origins and meaning of the term.

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PCUSA Special Committee Final Report

February 11, 2010

The Special Committee to Study Issues of Civil Union and Christian Marriage has finalized its report to the 219th General Assembly, including a covenant: “Those Whom God Has Joined Together, Let No One Separate.”

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CovNet Board Responds to the Marriage Draft

November 20, 2009

The Special Committee to Study Issues of Civil Union and Christian Marriage invited feedback from the church to its preliminary report.  Read the response of the Covenant Network Board.

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