OC Recommends: Answer Overture 1 in Negative
Sent back to presbytery for further consideration.
OC Recommends: Answer Overture 1 in Negative Read More »
Overtures Committee Deals with Four Overtures
On June 8th, the Overtures Committee dealt with four overtures. Here’s a brief overview.
Overtures Committee Deals with Four Overtures Read More »
Addition to Overture 10
On June 8th, the Overtures Committee passed a substitute version of Overture 10 by a vote of 94-0-1. The added language is as follows: That the Assembly receive and spread on its Minutes this and all other overtures memorializing teaching elders who passed into glory during the past year, and we recommend that the Assembly
Addition to Overture 10 Read More »
Rejoicing in Our Unity
We have our disagreements, of course, but those are small compared to the things we hold in common.
Rejoicing in Our Unity Read More »
Mike Higgins to Address Racial Justice During General Assembly
The most constructive conversations on racism, systemic injustice, and implicit bias should be happening in the church, because we are called to be the model of gracious living.
Mike Higgins to Address Racial Justice During General Assembly Read More »
43rd General Assembly to Consider Ten New Overtures
Ten new overtures and one carried over from the 42nd General Assembly will be considered by the 43rd General Assembly.
43rd General Assembly to Consider Ten New Overtures Read More »
The Bible and same sex relationships: A review article
Tim Keller critiques books by Matthew Vines and Ken Wilson which argue that the Bible either allows or supports same sex relationships.
The Bible and same sex relationships: A review article Read More »
American ‘Nones’ Open to Wide Range of Denominations
A new study reveals that Americans have a surprising openness to Christian churches, even those who are supposedly turned off to religion.
American ‘Nones’ Open to Wide Range of Denominations Read More »
Elder Survived Japanese Prison Camp
After Pearl Harbor, the Japanese invaded China and sent Graham and his sister to Weihsien Internment Camp, where they joined 1,500 other prisoners, including Olympic runner and missionary Eric Liddell.
Elder Survived Japanese Prison Camp Read More »
Q&A: A look at what’s driving the changes seen in our Religious Landscape Study
David Campbell, director of the Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy, University of Notre Dame, analyzes the findings of the Pew Religious Landscape Study.
Q&A: A look at what’s driving the changes seen in our Religious Landscape Study Read More »