General Assembly
Reminder: PC(USA) Offices Closed May 17-23
As we announced a few months ago, next week, May 17-23, General Assembly Council staff will be taking unpaid furlough leave as one of our measures to provide savings in the 2009 General Assembly Mission Budget during this challenging economic time. I am grateful to my colleagues for their personal sacrifice for the sake of [...]
Presbyterian Communicators’ Network 2009 National Conference
The 2009 Presbyterian Communicators’ Network conference is being held in conjunction with Big Tent June 11-13 in Atlanta, Georgia. Have you signed up yet?
We have a great line-up of plenary speakers and workshop leaders, including tech-savvy Bruce Reyes-Chow, Moderator of the 218th General Assembly, speaking on “Social Media 101,” and Kevin Hoffman and Chris Cashdollar [...]
PTCA Voting Results
At the March 14 Stated Meeting, the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area voted on the proposed amendments to the PC(USA) constitution. Here are the results:
Affirmative Votes:
08-B Ordained Officers: On Amending G-6.0106b, G-14.0240, and G-14.0450
08-C Replacing the Word “Sympathy” with the Word “Compassion” On Amending G-6.0202b and G-6.0401
08-D General Assembly Mission Council Name Change On [...]
GAC Announce Budget Strategy
As the financial crisis rolls on, it is impacting churches. As indiviudal churches struggle to make ends meet, so do larger bodies like the General Assembly. Below is a video from General Assembly Council Executive Director Linda Valentine and Deputy Executive Director for Mission Tom Taylor.
PC(USA) Moderator Shares Thoughts on Task Force Appointments
Below is a video by PC(USA) Moderator, Bruce Reyes Chow sharing his thoughts on the appointments he made to several task forces.
To read more about the appointments, please visit the Moderator’s Blog.
“Come, Let Us Reason Together”
As many of you know, the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area will take a vote on several amendment approved by the 218th General Assembly. Some of you may have questions about the proposed amendments and their affects on the faith community called the Presbyterian Church (USA). Some want more information on the proposed amendments. [...]