This document offers a biblical and theological rationale in light of the current situation for church involvement advocating on behalf of uninsured persons. It also provides the framework for a congregational plan to advocate for health care access for all, as well as a copy of legislation currently before Congress and calling for basic access to health care for all. Several trends affecting the uninsured are then explored followed by an examination of the challenges ahead as Presbyterians seek to be responsible in both their public and private lives in the quest of furthering God’s intention of health (shalom) for …
In July 2010, the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved a proposed
amendment (10‐A) to the Book of Order, part of the PC(USA) Constitution, regarding ordination standards.
As with all constitutional changes, Amendment 10‐A required ratification by a majority (87) of the
PC(USA)’s 173 presbyteries (regional bodies) for it to become part of the Book of Order. While the Office of
the General Assembly awaits official tallies, it appears that the minimum number of 87 presbyteries will be
reached the week of May 9.
2010 년 7 월에 있었던 미국장로교회 제 219 차 총회에서, 안수기준에 관련된 미국장로교회 헌법의 한 부분인
규례서의 10‐A 조항에 대한 개정안을 승인하게 되었습니다. 모든 헌법의 변화가 그러하듯이, 10‐A 항에 대한
개정이 규례서 안으로 들어오기 위해서는 173 개 노회들의 과반수가 넘는 인준을 요구하게 됩니다. 총회
사무국은 공식적인 집계가 나오는 것을 기다리면서, 5 월 둘째 주 현재, 인준을 위한 최소의 숫자인 87 개
노회가 10‐A 개정안을 인준한 것을 보게 되었습니다.
En el mes de julio del año 2010, la Asamblea General 219a de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EEUUA) aprobó una enmienda (10-A) propuesta al Libro de Orden, que es parte de la constitución de la IP(EEUUA), en relación a las normas de ordenación.
The new Form of Government took effect on July 10, 2011, which is one year after the adjournment of the 219th General Assembly (2010) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Resource on affordable housing and homelessness policy issues produced by The Advisory Council on Social Witness Policy in 2008
A study of homelessness, it's causes, and faithful, holistic and hopeful ministry responses of local congregations and higher councils of the denomination. Drawing upon biblical calls to create spaces of radical hospitality, sustainable communities and relationships, and honoring God's gift of the earth and all of creation.
Mission funding comes from many sources including unrestricted and restricted gifts plus per capita. This chart gives a snapshot of the sources and uses of our funding for 2014.
The 223rd General Assembly (2018) approved and recommended to the presbyteries for their affirmative or negative votes proposed changes in the language of the Book of Order that, if approved, will amend the Constitution.
Deadline for Presbytery Votes
Presbyteries are required to report their votes by June 23, 2019. However, in order to make the changes and publish the 2019–2021 Book of Order in a timely manner, receipt of votes prior to this deadline would be appreciated (by May 10, 2019, if possible).
제 223차 총회 (2018)는 노회에 규례서 수정안을 권고하여 찬성 또는 반대를 묻고 승인한 경우 헌법 수정안을 제안한다.
노회 투표 마감
노회는 2019년 6월 23일까지 투표 결과를 보고해야 한다. 그러나 2019-2021년 규례서를 시기 적절하게 변경하고 출판하기 위해서는 마감 기한 이전에 표를 수령하는 것이 좋을 것이다 (가능한 경우 2019년 5월 10일까지).