Approved by MRTI, September 9, 2011; pending approval by GAMC
The 2004 General Assembly instructed the Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) to begin a process of “phased, selective divestment” related to corporations doing business in Israel. Following the assembly, MRTI initiated a process consistent with General Assembly (GA) policy. First, MRTI reviewed the 1984 GA policy on the use of divestment as a strategy for socially responsible investing, and the criteria for consideration of any recommendation for divestment. Also reviewed was the 1985 GA policy describing the process of phased, selective divestment.
October 2011
Facts and statistics on giving in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
This short video presents three examples of mission co-workers who are addressing the root causes of poverty, engaging in reconciliation work, and sharing the Good News of Christ's love with a hurting world. If you’d like a DVD of the video, please contact Nicole Gerkins.
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By Charles Wiley, Kevin Park and Darrell L. Guder
Who or what is the church? By what stars shall we navigate as we seek to be the church here and now? The three essays gathered in "Bearing the Marks of the Church" use Nicene marks of the church - one, holy, catholic, apostolic - as navigation points as we seek to be the church now and into the future.
Use this bulletin insert as you pray for Mission Co-worker Jed Koball. The insert includes a photo of Jed and an overview of his work in La Oroya, Peru in conjunction with the Joining Hands initiative to create healthy communities and empower children. The card has information on how to support Presbyterian mission.
Learn how the General Assembly Mission Council supports the mission of the whole church.
Table of contents
Sources of GAMC funding
The big picture: GAMC sources of funds, 1996 vs. 2010
Restricted and unrestricted receipts
Actual and projected receipts, 2007–2012
Basic Mission Support
GAMC funding trends for Basic Mission Support
Churchwide Special Offerings
Other specific appeals
Emergency and disaster relief
Extra Commitment Opportunities
Presbyterian Hunger Program
Theological Education Fund
Presbyterian Women in the PC(USA), Incorporated
Bequests and annuities
Endowments
Sales of curriculum, program services and resources
Per capita apportionment
PC(USA) membership and congregations
How funds are used
“Worshiping God Together” is a guide to the Service for the Lord’s Day for children and their parents. Written in a simple, accessible style, it seeks to teach what we do in worship and why. The guide includes relevant verses from the psalms, a Litany for the Presentation of Sacred Symbols (Bible, candle, plate, cup, etc.), and a Great Thanksgiving in child-friendly language.
See related pages: Service for the Lord’s Day, Presbyterian Worship
Advisory Opinion #9 (revised April 2009) by the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly offers clarification about per capita in the life of the church.
Read Clint McCoy’s “How this mustard seed grew: The origin and impact of the per capita apportionment as a means of financing the General Assembly.”
From the November 2007 issue of Perspectives, published by the Office of the General Assembly.
A general overview of GA per capita that can be used as is or tailored to fit a presbytery, synod, or congregational context. (Requires PowerPoint software.)