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 children of God. Throughout the...
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...
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...
by Amy Cerniglia | Apr 10, 2024 | Covenant Network News
Since 2013, National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day has been observed on April 10 to recognize the impact of HIV/AIDS on young people and to emphasize the importance of education, prevention, and support. As Christians, we respond to God’s call to compassionately...
by Amy Cerniglia | Apr 1, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Gender, Sexuality, Theology, Uncategorized
In the Easter season, we celebrate the boundless love and transformative power of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. This year, Easter shared a date with Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, encouraging us to consider the special hope and affirmation that Easter...
by Amy Cerniglia | Mar 31, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Gender, Uncategorized
This post was written by Joshua Clapp, seminarian at The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and Inquirer under care of Mission Presbytery in San Antonio, Texas. “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice you yourself...
by Amy Cerniglia | Mar 20, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Featured Advocating, News
The government of Ghana is considering enacting legislation that would expand the country’s existing laws criminalizing homosexual sex. The new law, if signed by Ghana’s president, would make it a crime punishable by imprisonment to identify as LGBTQ+ or to promote...