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 | Feb 27, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Uncategorized
LGBTQIA+ Youth Ministry is a four-week course offered by APCE in partnership with the Covenant Network of Presbyterians on Tuesday afternoons, March 5-26, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. CST on Zoom. Learn more and register here for this four-week course. Any youth ministry leader...
by Amy Cerniglia | Feb 7, 2024 | Covenant Network News, Events, Uncategorized
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians appreciated the chance to connect with new and old friends at APCE Annual Event 2024. was such a joy to connect with you at APCE! Whether you stopped by our booth in the Marketplace, registered for (or attended) one of the two...
by Amy Cerniglia | Dec 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
On November 11, nearly a hundred Presbyterians from across New Castle Presbytery and the country gathered at The Presbyterian Church of Dover, Delaware, for Covenant Conversation: New Castle Presbytery, “Making Space for Curiosity, Authenticity, and Community.”...
by Amy Cerniglia | Dec 14, 2023 | Covenant Network News, Uncategorized
Pictured above: The Rev. Jamie Frazier speaks on intersectionality and inclusion at Covenant Conversation: Chicago in September 2023. As we approach the end of another transformative year, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your support of...
by Amy Cerniglia | Dec 1, 2023 | Covenant Network News, Uncategorized
During Advent, we prepare for Christ’s coming with expectant hope. On December 1, we especially remember the church’s calling to love our siblings in Christ living with HIV and AIDS, working for justice for all who suffer and waiting hopefully in the promise of new...
by Amy Cerniglia | Oct 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
On August 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, NE, participants worshipped and learned together about how to renew our commitments to witnessing to God’s love for the whole world, especially our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. After an opening service of...
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 | Mar 31, 2023 | Covenant Network News, Gender, Uncategorized
Today, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility and the full spectrum of gender expressions and identities on display among God’s children. In a time of fear and hatred sometimes expressed by people in positions of power, and sometimes misusing the...