From the Presbyterian Social Policy Compilation
Employment, unemployment, labor relations, and the meaning of work are all subjects which have merited the attention of Presbyterian General Assemblies. Use this document to learn about the PC(USA)'s social witness policies on work as vocation, unions and collective bargaining.
It is the policy of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (hereinafter referred to as PC(USA))that all church members, church officers, non-member employees, and volunteers of congregations, governing bodies, and entities of the church are to maintain the integrity of the ministerial, employment, and professional relationship at all times. Updated October 2013.
A guideline of inclusive and culturally proficient principles based on the mandates of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s Constitution.
Goals and process of Preparation for Ministry annual consultation.
An outline of areas for Committees on Preparation for Ministry to address.
Standards of behavior on how to create a culturally proficient workplace, based on the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s Standards of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
As you may be aware, the 210th General Assembly (1998) approved a report submitted by the Special Committee on a Professional Code of Ethics. The report, as approved, is titled “Life Together in the Community of Faith: Standards of Ethical Conduct for Members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees and Volunteers of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); and Standards of Ethical Conduct for Ordained Officers in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).”
The General Assembly took several actions to implement the use of “Life Together in the Community of Faith.” Though it was not the first action taken, …
The Standing Rules for Meetings of the General Assembly, are outlined, as amended by the 225th General Assembly (2022).
There is an exciting movement happening across the world. God’s Spirit is stirring God’s people to do new things. In places that seem desolate and forgotten, God is doing a new thing. From Hawaii to Maine, God is stirring the church to reach new people, change lives, and transform communities. Our Reformed heritage demands that we pay attention to this movement.
There is an exciting movement happening across the world. God’s Spirit is stirring God’s people to do new things. In places that seem desolate and forgotten, God is doing a new thing. From Hawaii to Maine, God is stirring the church to reach new people, change lives, and transform communities. Our Reformed heritage demands that we pay attention to this movement.