This resolution adopted by the 211th General Assembly (1999) affirms the need for international judicial mechanisms for the administration of justice capable of addressing major categories of crime with consistent application for all countries. It calls upon all governments to be diligent in the conduct of affairs, preventing those acts that might constitute offenses of international character as defined by law, holding their own citizens accountable.
This report, adopted by the 209th General Assembly, provides a remarkable understanding of peacemaking and justice issues in the Middle East.
Our church comes together every two years to discern together how best to live as faithful Christians in the world. We consider resolutions and mandate studies of various issues, which are then passed along to our churches for study and implementation. One such issue was terrorism, which resulted in this resolution, approved by the 216th General Assembly (2004) This resource includes both the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) resolution on terrorism and six lesson plans for its study.
Resources for Councils to Help in Implementing the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Churchwide Policy for Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action For General Assembly Agencies
God calls us to be good, responsible stewards of our environment. Learn how the PC(USA) and partners around the world advocate to companies for environmentally sustainable production processes, promote the sale of fair trade products, and commit to making their own facilities more sustainable.
Though hands-on service is a great way to show God's love, it's nearly impossible to find one project that fits everyone. Together in Service uses the gifts and talents of everyone, no matter what type of service each person can offer.
The commitment of the church to peace and reconciliation has a central role in Christian vocation. For Presbyterians, it is a matter of creedal standing, briefly yet powerfully set forth in the Brief Statement of Faith (1991) cited above, and outlined at greater length in The Confession of 1967. Wording from both confessions is echoed in the title of this report. We acknowledge not only a "fearful" but a violent world, even as we hear God's call in our time to take new risks to challenge our country's over-reliance on military might and under-investment in "the things that make for …
This manual written by Harold B. Confer provides important tips to ensure a safe work team experience; includes information about hazards, power tools, vehicle and equipment safety, and emergency procedures; also includes reproducible signs for encouraging safety practices on the work site.
Sample bylaws for congregations. Edits of Appendixes S and T (1997 version with new FOG references).
You may also download the Word document for adapting it for use by congregations.
Sabbatical leave for pastors and church educators is a planned time of intensive enhancement for ministry and mission. Sabbatical leave follows precedents in the academic community and among a growing number of private sector groups. This “extended time” is qualitatively different from “vacation” or “days off.” It is an opportunity for the individual to strategically disengage from regular and normal tasks so that ministry and mission may be viewed from a new perspective because of a planned time of focus.
Sabbatical leave is an extension of the biblical concept of a Sabbath day and a Sabbath year for renewal. It …