by Amy Cerniglia | Oct 11, 2023 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News, Gender, News, Sexuality
In 1978, California Proposition 6 sought to ban gay and lesbian people from working in public schools. Harvey Milk the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, launched a campaign against the initiative. On November 7, after the definitive...
by Amy Cerniglia | Oct 4, 2023 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians is grateful for the Presbytery of Chicago’s cosponsorship of Covenant Conversation: Chicago at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Together, we discussed opportunities to move beyond words of welcome and create spaces of true...
by Amy Cerniglia | Sep 22, 2023 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News, News, Ordination Process, Personal Testimony, Sexuality, Theology
This article was written by the Rev. TJ Remaley, pastor of Southminster Presbyterian Church and CNP Board member.Being bisexual is a blessing in my life.Actually, let me pause there for a moment. It’s not lost on me that even my ability to begin a...
by Amy Cerniglia | Sep 18, 2023 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News, Sexuality
From September 16-23, we celebrate Bisexual Awareness Week and highlight the experiences and resiliency of bisexual+ people. Throughout #BiWeek, people learn more about the history, culture, and needs of bi+ communities. GLAAD, the...
by Amy Cerniglia | Aug 15, 2023 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News, Featured Advocating, Gender, Uncategorized
We give thanks for congregations in our inclusive network bearing witness to God’s love for LGBTQ+ people in their communities!When a member of First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence, KS attended a recent county commissioner meeting to discuss a different...
by Amy Cerniglia | Aug 12, 2023 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News
Purity Presbyterian Church, a fixture in Chester County, SC since 1787, has joined the Covenant Network of Presbyterians. The Purity Session – its governing body – voted to affiliate with CNP at its August 8, 2023 meeting.“I retired to...
by Amy Cerniglia | Aug 9, 2023 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News, News
In Wilmington, DE, three Presbyterian congregations belong to our affirming network of churches. A number of other inclusive churches from several denominations are also sharing the good news of God’s love for all God’s children, including LGBTQIA+ people:...
by Amy Cerniglia | Aug 1, 2023 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News, Gender, News, Personal Testimony
By the Rev. Marci Auld GlassA few weeks ago, protesters came to disrupt and harass our worship service at Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. It was traumatic for the congregation. It was a fundraiser on Facebook live for the protestors, asking...
by Amy Cerniglia | Jul 13, 2023 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News, Sermon
CNP Co-Moderator Slats Toole preached on June 11 at Fourth Presbyterian Church, a congregation in our network with a history of actively affirming LGBTQIA people in church and society.We are grateful for their commitment to uplifting non-binary people in...
by Amy Cerniglia | Apr 13, 2023 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News
Recently, we had the joy of welcoming First Presbyterian Church of New Orleans as one of the newest members of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians! Of this decision to join our inclusive network of churches, they said,“The session of the First Presbyterian...
