February7-9, 2012
The Churchwide Coordinating Team of Presbyterian Women (CCT/PW) meets twice each year (in Gathering years, one meeting will be the Business Meeting at the Gathering).
Use this bulletin insert as you pray for Mission Co-worker Jeff and Christi Boyd. The insert includes a photo of Jeff and Christi and an overview of their work in Cameroon to strengthen educational opportunities and build schools, which they consider essential for economic and community development. Christi also serves as the facilitator for the Presbyterian Hunger Program’s Joining Hands initiative in Cameroon and works with the local organization RELUFA. The card has information on how to support Presbyterian mission.
Some rejoice, others lament. There has been widespread reaction the passage of Amendment 10A which changes the language of our ordination standards in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The office of Theology and Worship has produced an interpretive piece that considers the theological and ecclesial issues raised by this new constitutional language, on the gifts and requirements for ordained service.
Download the scope and sequence and sample session from We Believe: Professing Our Faith. Designed especially for youth, this confirmation curriculum shares a foundation of faith, tradition, and spiritual practice in the Reformed tradition.
Report and Recommendation on the Social and Health Effects of Alcohol Use and Abuse and Implementation of an Expanded Churchwide Address to Alcohol-Related Problems.
The 196th General Assembly (1984) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meeting in Phoenix Arizona, in June of 1984 noted that, "though past General Assemblies have made several specific statements dealing with the concerns of alcohol, there has been no major policy study for several years and there is a need for a deeper and broader understanding and strategy to deal with the social and health effects of the abuse of alcohol as a public policy problem …
Feasting on the Word has quickly become the most popular lectionary commentary series in use today. DAILY FEAST: Meditations from Feasting on the Word, Year B is the first in a new series of daily devotionals that draws from the wealth of writing in the commentaries to present inspirational reflections for each day of the lectionary year. This sample includes reflections for the week leading up to the first Sunday of Advent. Also included are the editors' introduction and publisher's note.
This is a musical setting of the Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy), Memorial Acclamation, and Great Amen to the tune “Easter Hymn” (Jesus Christ Is Risen Today), especially for use at the Lord’s Supper in the Season of Easter.
See related pages: Resurrection of the Lord, Season of Easter, Ascension Day, Day of Pentecost, Great Thanksgiving, Invitation to Christ, Presbyterian Worship
This document provides resources and ideas for celebrating the Lord’s Supper throughout the Season of Easter in 2012; includes a rationale for weekly Eucharist in Easter, suggestions for enhancing joyful celebration, and full communion liturgies for each Sunday and festival in the Easter Season.
See related pages: Resurrection of the Lord, Season of Easter, Ascension Day, Day of Pentecost, Great Thanksgiving, Invitation to Christ, Presbyterian Worship
Advisory Opinion #23 (updated 08/09) - Regarding Rights of Ex-Officio Members on General Assembly Entities of PC(USA)
Advisory Opinion #22 (updated 07/09) - Actions of the 218th General Assembly related to G-6.0106b and G-6.0108