All Things to All People?
The recent meeting of the Covenant Network Board in Miami was ably hosted by Riviera Presbyterian Church. Preaching there on the following Sunday, National Organizer Tricia Dykers Koenig reflected on some of the questions engaging the Board.
"Free at Last...Now What?"
For all of us wandering in the wilderness, Co-Moderator Mary Lynn Tobin shares a prophetic word in her message during the closing worship service of the Conference in Durham.
Hope for the PCUSA: Join the Conversation
Where do you see God in Christ at work in the PCUSA? You are invited to join the conversation initiated by our GA Moderator and Vice-Moderator.
Reforming the Ties that Bind
James Calvin Davis, author of In Defense of Civility, was a plenary speaker at the 2011 Covenant Conference in Durham, NC. Davis has summarized his plenary address, to share on the web. An audiotape of his full address is available for purchase.
New Guidelines for Examination Published
As sessions and presbyteries begin to implement the revised Form of Government, including the substitution of G-2.0104b for the obsolete G-6.0106b, the Covenant Network of Presbyterians offers an updated edition of its resource Guidelines for Examination of Church Officers.
From the Covenant Network Board
The Board of Directors of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians has issued the following statement concerning its purpose and mission:
A Personal Perspective on Scott Anderson's Ordination
Much has been said and written about the ordination of Scott Anderson this past weekend at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Madison, Wisconsin. Covenant Network's Interim Executive Director, Nancy Enderle, offers her reflections about this momentous event.
Ordination Sermon for Scott Anderson
John Knox Presbytery ordained Scott Anderson to the ordered ministry of Teaching Elder on Saturday, October 8. Here's the sermon by the Rev. Dr. Mark Achtemeier.
Rejoicing with Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson's Service of Ordination will take place on October 8th, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Madison, WI. Scott’s ordination as a teaching elder offers a sign of hope for the many people who have long worked for a more inclusive church policy toward the ordination of our gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered brothers and sisters.
'Fellowship' Within the Body of Christ
* A Word from our Co-Moderators *Several members of the Covenant Network Board and staff participated in the gathering in Minneapolis, August 25-26, of the Fellowship of Presbyterians.The tone established at the outset was one of warmth, kindness, and respect, and the articulated values included an appreciation for PC(USA) denominational staff, avoidance of stone-throwing, and a commitment not to speak or act out of anger.
Dr. Mary McClintock Fulkerson preaching at November conference!
We are delighted to welcome Mary McClintock Fulkerson to the leadership team for this year's conference.
Second Presbyterian, Richmond, VA, becomes a Covenant Congregation!
We welcome Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond, VA, whose Session recently signed the "Call to Covenant Community" and look forward to partnering with this congregation as we all live into the new reality of G-2.0104b.
Reclamation
From a Pentecost sermon by Mark Achtemeier: "In times such as these, we need the witness of the church to show our country that it is possible to reach our hands across these deep divides of race and ideology and religion, that a peaceful and united human community is possible, that even deep- seated differences can be overcome by the power of self-giving love."
