“Courage,” she said as she stood before those assembled. “The church needs to have courage.” The Rev. Cynthia Kohlmann, co-moderator of the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA), paid a visit to a joint meeting of the Arizona Presbyteries of Grand Canyon and de Cristo. She addressed the presbyteries on Friday with strong … Continue reading ““Courage,” she said…”
Category: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
To Divest or Not to Divest: Is this a Financial or a Ministry Question?
The goals are similar and the arguments are compelling, but the means are divergent. There are those who claim that divesting pulls us away from the tables with fossil fuel companies and leaves us with no way to change their ways. On the other side, there are those who advocate that the fossil fuel companies … Continue reading “To Divest or Not to Divest: Is this a Financial or a Ministry Question?”
#PCUSA #GA223 Denounces the Doctrine of Discovery, Acknowledges its Complicity
The theme for this assembly is “Renewing the Vision: Kindom Building for the 21st Century” (that is not a typo—it’s “kin-dom,” as in the family of God). It’s a power message that has been preached about, talking about, debated about. The 223rd General Assembly overwhelming approved in 449-67 and 460-52 votes two overtures calling on … Continue reading “#PCUSA #GA223 Denounces the Doctrine of Discovery, Acknowledges its Complicity”
VLOG: S4EGA1 – Let Your Presby-Geek Flag Fly!
It’s the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Here’s a little primer and a welcome! Check it out. More news to come. Please subscribe to this blog and to my YouTube channel for more practical wonderments about life and faith! You can find more of my wonderments, ponderings, and life commentary at http://www.faithandcoffee.com. … Continue reading “VLOG: S4EGA1 – Let Your Presby-Geek Flag Fly!”
Walk for a Fossil Free World #PPF #GA223
Hello friends! It has been a while since I’ve spent some time here with you. I return on a very special occasion. Actually, two special occasions. First, the 223rd General Assembly of the #PCUSA begins this Saturday in St. Louis, Missouri. Second, yesterday I joined a 263 mile journey from the Presbyterian Center in Louisville, … Continue reading “Walk for a Fossil Free World #PPF #GA223”