by Brian Ellison | Dec 13, 2012 | 219th GA (2010), Amendment 10-A
The church rightly remembers today with joy and gratitude the ministry of our sister and friend Cindy Bolbach. As Moderator of the 219th General Assembly (2010), Cindy modeled the grace and dignity of the office, carrying out every formal appearance and informal...
by Brian Ellison | Jan 21, 2011 | Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity, Theology
by Tricia Dykers Koenig Amendment 10-A: Standards for ordained service reflect the church’s desire to submit joyfully to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all aspects of life (G-1.0000). The governing body responsible for ordination and/or installation (G-14.0240;...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 16, 2010 | 219th GA (2010), Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Margaret J. Thomas “Tell us Lord, what has happened to us? Where did we go astray?” These words haunted the 1993 Faith and Order gathering in Santiago de Compostela. An Orthodox priest ended each petition confessing the slander, persecution, schisms and warfare that...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 8, 2010 | 219th GA (2010), Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Dr. Mark Achtemeier I believe the presbyteries should approve Amendment 10-A, the proposed replacement for Book of Order section G-6.0106b, which since 1996 has been used to discourage gay and lesbian believers from being considered for ordination. Amendment 10-A...
by Brian Ellison | Oct 19, 2010 | Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Pro Amendment 10-A Educational 5-minute speech The Rev. Dr. Laura S. Sugg, Presbytery of the James October 16, 2010 My name is Laura Sugg and I am a minister member of the Presbytery of the James. I serve as Associate Pastor and UVA Campus Minister at Westminster...
by Brian Ellison | Oct 18, 2010 | Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
“Here we go again!” Having voted on a proposed amendment to G-6.0106b just two years ago, some may be thinking that there’s nothing more to consider in Amendment 10-A. Presbyterians, however, have a commitment to openness to the new things God may...
by Brian Ellison | Oct 13, 2010 | Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Why We Repeatedly Revisit G-6.0106b (and Will Continue to Do So Until It’s Amended) Reason 4 – The Health and Witness of the Church Tricia Dykers Koenig Covenant Network National Organizer At least one overture to amend the current paragraph G-6.0106b has been sent to...
by Brian Ellison | Oct 8, 2010 | Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity
Why We Repeatedly Revisit G-6.0106b (and Will Continue to Do So Until It’s Amended) Reason 3 – Presbyterian Polity Tricia Dykers Koenig Covenant Network National Organizer At least one overture to amend the current paragraph G-6.0106b has been sent to every General...
by Brian Ellison | Oct 7, 2010 | Amendment 10-A, Ordination Process, PC(USA) History & Polity, Theology
Why We Repeatedly Revisit G-6.0106b (and Will Continue to Do So Until It’s Amended) Reason 1 – People! Tricia Dykers Koenig Covenant Network National Organizer At least one overture to amend the current paragraph G-6.0106b has been sent to every General Assembly but...
by Brian Ellison | Oct 7, 2010 | Amendment 10-A, Biblical Interpretation, PC(USA) History & Polity, Theology
Why We Repeatedly Revisit G-6.0106b (and Will Continue to Do So Until It’s Amended) Reason 2 – Scripture and Reformed Theology Tricia Dykers Koenig Covenant Network National Organizer At least one overture to amend the current paragraph G-6.0106b has been sent to...