In response to the request of the 187th General Assembly (1975), the Advisory Council on Church and Society submits the following report on "Peacemaking: The Believers' Calling" to the 192nd General Assembly (1980) and recommends that the "Call to Peacemaking" (Part I) and the Recommendations (Part II) be adopted; and that the Introduction, Background Analysis (Part III), and Appendixes be received.
This lesson plan (1 of 2) teaches kids how they can make a difference through the Young Adult Volunteer Program. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas
This lesson plan (2 of 2) reminds children that age should not be a barrier in church involvement. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas
The earliest mention of something like a per capita apportionment dates back to the 1700s. In the mid-1800s, a “plan of mileage” was adopted by the General Assembly to defray the expenses of commissioners attending General Assembly meetings so that everyone could be present to participate regardless of distance or financial resources. Over time, per capita has been used to fund “ecclesiastical and administrative” functions that are shared by the whole church.
This is a presentation of the proposed per capita budget for 2018-2020, highlighting the definition of per capita, what per capita dollars fund, and how those funds are allocated to serve the life of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
What is per capita?
Who pays per capita, and how much?
What is the current General Assembly per capita rate?
How is the General Assembly per capita rate set?
What do GA per capita dollars provide?
See how one presbytery created a flyer for the per capita folder that tailors the information for their context. (created by Laura Viau)
Links and references from the Perceive the power! Webinar: articles, books and sites of interest related to recognizing, understanding and dealing with racial and social privilege.
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.
Retreats are an opportunity to gather college students together to create meaning, and significant thought and intention should be given to planning and leading these gatherings.