by Amy Cerniglia | Feb 6, 2025 | 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 | Feb 5, 2025 | Covenant Network News, PC(USA) History & Polity
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians is giving thanks for the life and faith of its Founding Co-Moderator of the Board of Directors, the Rev. Dr. John M. Buchanan. Buchanan was longtime pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago and Moderator of the 208th...
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 | 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...
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 Overture”). It is a measured, faithful, timely effort to strengthen the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), ensuring that the gifts and calling of LGBTQIA+ people as members and...
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 | Apr 26, 2023 | Covenant Network News, News, PC(USA) History & Polity
From Brian Ellison, executive director of the Covenant Network: On behalf of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, I extend my great appreciation and gratitude for the faithful and prophetic service of the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II as Stated Clerk of the General...
by Amy Cerniglia | Nov 1, 2022 | Covenant Congregations, PC(USA) History & Polity
Continuing the recognition of our 25th years of ministry, the Presbyterian Historical Society has published a new blog post detailing our efforts to denounce violence and hold space for for the LGBTQIA+ community within the Presbyterian Church after the murder of...
