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...
by Amy Cerniglia | Jun 22, 2024 | 226th GA (2024), Covenant Network News, Featured Advocating, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians Board of Directors strongly endorses POL-01 (the “Olympia Overtureâ€). It is a measured, faithful, timely effort to strengthen the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), ensuring that the...
by Amy Cerniglia | Jun 22, 2024 | 226th GA (2024), Covenant Network News, News, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Former General Assembly moderators and vice moderators have issued a statement supporting Item POL-01, which aims to include sexual orientation and gender identity among categories protected from discrimination in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The signatories note...
by Amy Cerniglia | May 12, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Dialogue, Featured Advocating, News, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
This article in the Presbyterian Outlook was written by Brian Ellison, the executive director of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians and stated clerk of the Synod of Mid-America. It is time. It is time for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to fully honor all of its...
by Amy Cerniglia | May 10, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Dialogue, Featured Advocating, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
In the Presbyterian Outlook, CNP Board member Daniel Herron of Olympia Presbytery explains the intent behind the overture (POL-01) that would amend ordination standards to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. If we do not...
by Amy Cerniglia | May 10, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Featured Resourcing
Since 2022, kin·dom community has offered a safe, affirming, and joyful summer camp opportunity for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12-17. At kin•dom camp, all genders, sexualities, identities, abilities, and beliefs are welcomed and beloved as...
by Amy Cerniglia | May 8, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Featured Advocating
Pride celebrations in June provide opportunities for churches to support and affirm all of God’s children. Our website includes a variety of resources to help you extend a special welcome to LGBTQIA+ people in and outside of your church’s walls:A Practical...
by Amy Cerniglia | May 1, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Gender, News, Ordination Process, Sexuality
Congratulations to The United Methodist Church on the historic votes taken at the recent General Conference to reverse the longstanding ban on LGBTQIA+ clergy. This legislative action, among others, represents significant movement toward a more open and inclusive...
by Amy Cerniglia | Apr 18, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Featured Resourcing, News
If your church has joined the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, a new resource is available to help you share this news with your congregation and community. The “Becoming a Welcoming Church” resource page now includes a template and prayer designed for...
