by Brian Ellison | May 28, 2014 | 220th GA (2012), Marriage & Civil Unions, Personal Testimony
By Baron Mullis I want to tell you about the couple whose wedding I’m not officiating this week. This is a couple that everyone loves – they’re fun, they’re generous with their hospitality, and they’re always in church. I wish I could clone them. When the movers...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 17, 2013 | 220th GA (2012), PC(USA) History & Polity
The Covenant Network rejoices in the approval by the presbyteries of a new translation of the Heidelberg Catechism for the Book of Confessions. It also is thankful for the defeat of Amendment 12-B, which would have added unnecessary language to the ordination...
by Brian Ellison | Aug 31, 2012 | 220th GA (2012), Covenant Network News, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity, Personal Testimony
The Rev. Nancy Hutchison Enderle served the Covenant Network of Presbyterians as Interim Executive Director in 2011-12. As she prepared to conclude her service, Nancy shared her reflections at the Commissioners Convocation Dinner the night before the 220th General...
by Brian Ellison | Jul 15, 2012 | 220th GA (2012), Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
A Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush Micah 6:6-8 July 1, 2012 (General Assembly Sunday) Sparks of insight are always triggered by something. Something precedes every flash of inspiration. For example, a group in our church watched the documentary “Race: The Power...
by Brian Ellison | Jul 10, 2012 | 220th GA (2012), Personal Testimony
Our Missional Imagination in a Post-10A Church Rev. Scott D. Anderson Keynote Address, Covenant Network Luncheon 220th General Assembly, Presbyterian Church (USA) July 2, 2012 Thank you Deborah Block for your kind introduction and thanks to all of you who have come to...
by Brian Ellison | Jul 7, 2012 | 220th GA (2012), Covenant Network News, Marriage & Civil Unions, PC(USA) History & Polity
For many years, votes on ordination standards have been a focal point for General Assemblies. We are gratified that, this year, the progress accomplished through Amendment 10-A has been strongly ratified with little drama. We are grateful for the pastoral statement...
by Brian Ellison | Jul 2, 2012 | 220th GA (2012), Covenant Network News, Marriage & Civil Unions, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Remarks by National Organizer Tricia Dykers Koenig to the Covenant Network Luncheon Monday, July 2, 2012 Two years ago, I was privileged to address the Covenant Network Luncheon to talk about our hopes for the 219th General Assembly. I seem to recall mentioning in...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 4, 2012 | 220th GA (2012), Covenant Network News, Marriage & Civil Unions, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Removing G-6.0106b and other impediments to the ordained service of LGBT Presbyterians, and upholding the unity of the church: from our founding in 1997, these two goals have been the focus of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, and these two goals will again...
by Brian Ellison | May 25, 2012 | 220th GA (2012)
As always, the Covenant Network will have a robust presence when the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meets in General Assembly in Pittsburgh this summer. If you will be present at the 220th General Assembly (2012), please join us for these events; tickets are available...
by Brian Ellison | Mar 10, 2012 | 220th GA (2012)
Registration is now open for the 220th General Assembly (2012), which will meet in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from June 30 through July 7. Details provided by the Office of the General Assembly are available here. As always, the Covenant Network will have a presence at...