More Light Presbyterians Celebrate Love & stand in solidarity with Rev. Janie Spahr and Marriage Equality The National Board of Directors and national staff of More Light Presbyterians stand in solidarity and prayer with Rev. Janie Spahr and her faithful support for marriage equality and pastoral care. The inspired and loving ministry of our beloved […]
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Soulforce action covered by The Presbyterian Outlook
Soulforce’s actions at the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s recent General Assembly were covered The Presybterian Outlook. About 20 protesters from a group called Soulforce disrupted the plenary of the 219th General Assembly tonight (July 9), and some were arrested by the Minneapolis Police Department. A group of protesters entered the plenary hall shortly before 5 p.m., […]
11 arrested at Presbyterian convention
Today, participants at the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly entered the convention center holding signs that read "Prayer: Ordination, Marriage,Pension" to remind attendees that justice delayed is justice denied in the wake of a vote to avoid any discussion, debate, or vote regarding marriage equality within the church. Eleven were arrested. KARE 11 covered the […]
Breaking News! 219th General Assembly votes for Ordination Equality
We are overjoyed and grateful to announce that the 219th General Assembly voted for Ordination Equality moments ago. The Assembly approved by 53 to 46% the majority report from the Church Orders Committee which sent the "Revise-B" Ordination Overture from the Presbytery of Western Reserve to the Assembly for consideration. This Ordination Overture offers our Church one ordination standard for […]
Update on PC (USA) Events
Events To Consider at PC USA Covenant Network dinner July 2 F 6;30-8:30 PMPVJ Orientation July 3 Sa 7:00-8:30 AMMLP reception July 3 4:00-5:00 PM (no registration required)MLP dinner July 3 5:00-6:45 PMPVJ awards July 4 Su noon-2:30 PMCovenant Network lunch July 5 M noon-1:30 PMVoices of Sophia breakfast July […]
PC(USA) General Assembly Hotel Accommodations
COMFORT SUITES – Downtown Minneapolis7 blocks to Convention Center2 blocks to light rail stationCOMFORT SUITES – Downtown Minneapolis425 South 7th StreetMinneapolis, MN US 55415Phone: (612) 333-3111Fax: (612) 333-7425Comfort Suites Minneapolis website RATE: $69.00/nite (king or double – 2 persons) + $9.50 taxParking: $12/dayRates available: July 4 thru 15, 2010Amenities: Suite room with cook to order […]