Tag: PCUSA
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1001 Worshipping Communities: Missteps
Every institution needs an interested but detached observer. Today (Nov 7, 2014) the Presbyterian Outlook, which is that eye upon the PCUSA, published a story titled Investigation finds four PCUSA employees committed ethics violations. I encourage you to read the article in full. Kudos to Leslie Scanlon for her reporting. The story focuses on the…
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Is Church Schism a “Necessary Tragedy”?
Consider this a post for “church geeks” which is unusual for me. But it’s part of my work-in-progress, and you can feel free to read or not, as you desire! This past week I heard a talk by Dr. Joseph Small, who has spent his career at the denominational offices of the Presbyterian Church (USA).…
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Swinging to Inclusion
I had no problem with the ordination process, because after all, God made me a heterosexual. But I understand the pain of exclusion.