by Brian Ellison | Jun 17, 2013 | 220th GA (2012), PC(USA) History & Polity
The Covenant Network rejoices in the approval by the presbyteries of a new translation of the Heidelberg Catechism for the Book of Confessions. It also is thankful for the defeat of Amendment 12-B, which would have added unnecessary language to the ordination...
by Brian Ellison | Jul 7, 2012 | 220th GA (2012), Covenant Network News, Marriage & Civil Unions, PC(USA) History & Polity
For many years, votes on ordination standards have been a focal point for General Assemblies. We are gratified that, this year, the progress accomplished through Amendment 10-A has been strongly ratified with little drama. We are grateful for the pastoral statement...
by Brian Ellison | Jul 2, 2012 | 220th GA (2012), Covenant Network News, Marriage & Civil Unions, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Remarks by National Organizer Tricia Dykers Koenig to the Covenant Network Luncheon Monday, July 2, 2012 Two years ago, I was privileged to address the Covenant Network Luncheon to talk about our hopes for the 219th General Assembly. I seem to recall mentioning in...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 4, 2012 | 220th GA (2012), Covenant Network News, Marriage & Civil Unions, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Removing G-6.0106b and other impediments to the ordained service of LGBT Presbyterians, and upholding the unity of the church: from our founding in 1997, these two goals have been the focus of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, and these two goals will again...
by Brian Ellison | May 25, 2012 | 220th GA (2012)
As always, the Covenant Network will have a robust presence when the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meets in General Assembly in Pittsburgh this summer. If you will be present at the 220th General Assembly (2012), please join us for these events; tickets are available...
by Brian Ellison | Mar 10, 2012 | 220th GA (2012)
Registration is now open for the 220th General Assembly (2012), which will meet in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from June 30 through July 7. Details provided by the Office of the General Assembly are available here. As always, the Covenant Network will have a presence at...
by Brian Ellison | Oct 28, 2011 | 220th GA (2012), Marriage & Civil Unions, Ordination Process
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians has had two primary goals since its founding in 1997: to work for the removal of ordination barriers to the full participation of LGBT Presbyterians, and to support the mission and unity of the denomination. With the recent...