by Amy Cerniglia | Nov 25, 2024 | Covenant Network News, News
The holiday season can particularly bring out the loneliness felt by LGBTQIA+ people who feel unwelcome in their families, churches, or communities. Several resources are available for additional support during this time. Many of these help lines are accessible 24/7...
by Amy Cerniglia | Nov 18, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Gender
Each year between November 13-19, people around the country celebrate Transgender Awareness Week to encourage understanding of transgender people and the challenges that gender-diverse people face. On November 20, Transgender Awareness Week ends with Transgender Day...
by Amy Cerniglia | Oct 31, 2024 | Amendments 24-A and 24-C, Covenant Network News, Gender, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity, Sexuality
Presbyteries are currently voting on two amendments to the Book of Order that were approved by wide margins by the General Assembly in July. The changes, which originated in an overture sent to the Assembly by ten presbyteries/synods, now require majority affirmative...
by Amy Cerniglia | Oct 21, 2024 | Covenant Network News, PC(USA) History & Polity
More Light Presbyterians, Covenant Network of Presbyterians, and the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Genesee Valley invite you to attend a free webinar addressing the polity amendments 24A and 24C approved by the 226th General Assembly. The webinar will take place...
by Amy Cerniglia | Oct 16, 2024 | Covenant Network News, News
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians proudly supports Spirit Day, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about bullying of LGBTQIA+ youth and demonstrating solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, Spirit Day falls on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The...
by Amy Cerniglia | Oct 14, 2024 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News, Events
The Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area and the Covenant Network of Presbyterians are co-sponsoring a day-long Covenant Conversation, themed “The Courage To Be Transformed: Church, LGBTQIA+ People, and Authentic Belonging” on October 19 at Oak Grove...
by Amy Cerniglia | Sep 17, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Featured Resourcing, Sexuality
Bisexual Awareness Week, celebrated September 16-23, highlights the experiences and resiliency of bisexual+ people. The week, co-founded by GLAAD and BiNet USA, promotes understanding of bi+ communities’ history, culture, and needs. In 1998, Michael Page...
by Amy Cerniglia | Sep 10, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Dialogue, Featured Resourcing, Sexuality
Sharon “Rocky” Roggio’s documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture represents a profoundly impactful contribution to the ongoing dialogue about LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the church. The film examines how one translation decision in the...
by Amy Cerniglia | Aug 28, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Featured Resourcing, Gender, News, Sexuality, Theology
The Covenant Network has recently added several resources to support its mission of equipping PC(USA) congregations to create a church as just and generous as God’s grace. On the Engaging in Your Community resource page, visitors can find a new video series...
by Amy Cerniglia | Jul 3, 2024 | Covenant Network News, PC(USA) History & Polity
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has taken a historic step forward in affirming its commitment to inclusivity and equality. Today the General Assembly approved POL-01, also known as the Olympia Overture, marking a significant milestone in the denomination’s journey...
