Update from Session on the PC (USA)
Earlier this year, the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) made changes to the constitution of the PC(USA) giving local churches more authority. It also approved Amendment 10-A regarding ordination standards.
The Elders on Session have been discussing these changes and how they might impact our church. We have encouraged the Pastor Nominating Committee to continue their search for a new pastor, preferably someone who is working through these changes in a similar manner to First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn.
To continue and expand the dialogue, Session invites members to attend an initial educational forum in November.
The first forum will be held on November 20 during the Adult Education hour. This session will provide an opportunity for all members to learn more about these changes, and to share their voice in how our local church will continue to flourish and grow in a missional direction.
PC(USA) Update Forum
November 20, 10:00am, Adult Education Hour
Guest Presenter: Rev. Bob Reynolds, Executive Presbyter, Chicago Presbytery
Come to this educational forum to hear how the PC(USA) calls for us to grow Christ’s church through mission and service. You will also learn what the recent constitutional changes mean for the 10,000 + PC(USA) churches and our own church.
Articles on the New Form of Government
The Presbyterian Church (USA) website has several articles summarizing the new Form of Government and answering some of the emerging questions about “What is different?”.
http://oga.pcusa.org/formofgovernment/
In support of maintaining traditional ordination standards:
The Fellowship of Presbyterians
http://www.fellowship-pres.org/
http://www.pfrenewal.org/issues/393-pastoral-conversations-amendment-10-a
http://www.fellowship-pres.org/wp-content/uploads/Forum-on-Homosexuality-and-the-Bible.pdf
In support of ordination standard changes:
Covenant Network of Presbyterians:
http://covnetpres.org/2011/01/are-we-who-we-say-we-are/print/
http://covnetpres.org/2011/01/why-you-should-vote-for-amendment-10-a/print/