Year: 2009
The year that is covered by reported data on the form. Included dates should span January 1‐December 31 of the year being recorded. Data included should cover all those serving at the synod level during those dates. Entities/bodies requiring representational reporting of their membership is the case for all those bodies that the synod nominating committee selects a slate. GACOR will only accept reports for years completed. The form has been changed to reflect these realities. No longer left blank, the form specifies 2009 because In October 2010 we will accept reports for data covering 2009. We will follow this pattern in subsequent …
January/February 2012
Facts and statistics regarding trends on the future of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Las asambleas generales de la Iglesia Presbiteriana comenzaron a hablar sobre inmigración y temas concernientes a los/as refugiados/as cuando las secuelas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la división europea desplazaron a millones de personas. Esto llevó a que la Asamblea de la IP(EUA) en 1953 pidiera una revisión comprehensiva de las políticas de inmigración de la nación. En 1954 la Asamblea de la IP(EUA) convocó una legislación que proveyera para las necesidades de los/as trabajadores/as inmigrantes que habían vivido y trabajado en los Estados Unidos durante toda la guerra y que, en muchas ocasiones, remplazaron a los trabajadores/as que …
2009 miscellaneous information about statistics.
The 206th PC(USA) General Assembly (1994) adopted the “Call to Presbyterians to Recommit to Work and Pray for a Just and Compassionate U.S. Immigration Policy”. Again, in 1999 and 2004 Presbyterians, through General Assembly actions, guided by theological and ethical principals, continued to call for a commitment from both Presbyterians and the government to work toward welcoming immigrants into our communities and providing just laws that effect those who live and work in the United States. The need for immigration reform continues today. In 2006, the PC(USA) General Assembly again echoed what has been expressed for the last 50 years. …
Immigration is not an issue only in cities and towns near the United States’ northern and southern borders. Presbyteries across the country are frequently contacted by churches for advice and referrals to resources to help address immigration problems at the local level.
At the 218th General Assembly (2008), held in San Jose, California, several resolutions were approved. Through these actions the General Assembly has tried to create a way for local churches to become educated and take action on this important issue. The information in these resolutions and the actions they suggest will go a long way in helping us …
The Book of Order is Part II of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This document contains the Form of Government, Directory for Worship, Rules of Discipline, and the Formula of Agreement.
You can purchase the print version of the Book of Order from Presbyterian Distribution Service .
This is a database containing links to the immigration legislation being considered by state legislatures.
Color Code: Green = few restrictions/policies relating to immigrants, Yellow = Immigration legislation which may conflict with the 2010 General Assembly resolution, has passed one chamber of the state's legislature, Orange = a bill, which may conflict with the 2010 General Assembly resolution, has passed one chamber of the state's legislature, Brown = Immigration legislation has been enacted, which while not "similar to Arizona," may result in some people not feeling welcome in the state, Red = Immigration legislation, "similar to Arizona" has been …
The Book of Order is Part II of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This document contains the Form of Government, Directory for Worship, Rules of Discipline, and the Formula of Agreement.
You can purchase the print version of the Book of Order from Presbyterian Distribution Service .
These guidelines were developed in 2010 at a consultative meeting in Geneva to promote justice tourism for pilgrims to Palestine- Israel. Representing 14 countries, a group of 27 theologians, Palestinian Christian activists and professionals in the tourism industry called on Christian pilgrims to live their faith as they visit the Holy Land, going beyond homage of ancient sites to show concern for the Palestinian people living there whose lives are severely constricted by the Israeli occupation of their lands.