The last several General Assemblies of the PC(USA) have been called “apostate” and faithless because of some of their decisions, mostly relating to the ordination and recognition of homosexual people (LGBT). These words were thrown hard and received painfully by many on all sides of these issues. They were labeled as gutless by some who … Continue reading “Faithlessness at GA? #ga220”
Category: community
McCabe Calls for Grace #ga220
People are still sad and angry over the resignation of former vice moderator of the 220th Genersl Assembly, the Rev. Tara Spuhler McCabe, only a few days after she was confirmed in a 388-240 vote. At the end of this afternoon’s plenary, anyone who wished was invited to voice their feelings during a town hall … Continue reading “McCabe Calls for Grace #ga220”
Listening Ears and Open Eyes
Tomorrow around this time I will be heading Sky Harbor Airport here in Phoenix on my way to Pittsburgh, PA, to join thousands of others to witness the coming together of the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). I have been reading up on all the news on pc-biz.org (the tool used for … Continue reading “Listening Ears and Open Eyes”
Identity Crisis in the PC(USA)
We are a little more than a week away from the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)., our biennial gathering of teaching and ruling elders to discern, discuss, and debate the will of God for our Church (go to PCBiz to see what’s on the agenda). Among the issues to be discussed: broadening … Continue reading “Identity Crisis in the PC(USA)”
On Christian Community in a Social Media World
Note: This is an article I wrote for the June edition of my church’s newsletter. I thought it was worth posting here as well. Before I offer anything else, I need to acknowledge that I am an avid user of social media like Facebook and Twitter—I want my bias to be clear from the start. … Continue reading “On Christian Community in a Social Media World”