FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about the common Agreement on Mutual Recognition of baptism with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Why is this common agreement needed?
A guide to help people with their relationships with those of other faith traditions.
According to a 2007 report from the Center for Housing Policy, American households, whether renting or owning, are under increased pressure to maintain housing. Between 1997 and 2005, the number of working families paying more than half their income for housing increased 87 percent, from 2.4 million to 4.5 million. When families living in severely inadequate or dilapidated housing are included, the total of working families with critical housing needs rises to 5.2 million nationally. Housing needs exist across “the housing landscape” from large to small metropolitan areas, in urban and suburban counties alike.
Are you interested in how Presbyterian mission is funded? Funding Presbyterian Mission explains mission funding sources (mission funds and per capita) and uses. fundingpresmission2014
Learn how the General Assembly Mission Council supports the mission of the whole church.
Table of contents
Sources of GAMC funding
The big picture: GAMC sources of funds, 1996 vs. 2010
Restricted and unrestricted receipts
Actual and projected receipts, 2007–2012
Basic Mission Support
GAMC funding trends for Basic Mission Support
Churchwide Special Offerings
Other specific appeals
Emergency and disaster relief
Extra Commitment Opportunities
Presbyterian Hunger Program
Theological Education Fund
Presbyterian Women in the PC(USA), Incorporated
Bequests and annuities
Endowments
Sales of curriculum, program services and resources
Per capita apportionment
PC(USA) membership and congregations
How funds are used
Learn how the General Assembly Mission Council supports the mission of the whole church.
Table of contents
Sources of GAMC funding
The big picture: GAMC sources of funds, 2001 vs. 2011
Restricted and unrestricted receipts
Actual and projected receipts, 2009–2014
Basic Mission Support
GAMC funding trends for Basic Mission Support
Churchwide Special Offerings
Other specific appeals
Emergency and disaster relief
Extra Commitment Opportunities
Presbyterian Hunger Program
Theological Education Fund
Presbyterian Women in the PC(USA), Incorporated
Bequests and annuities
Endowments
Sales of curriculum, program services, and resources
Per capita apportionment
PC(USA) membership and congregations
How funds are …
Following is the form for reporting presbytery’s voting on proposed amendments to the Constitution. If the presbytery votes on amendments at more than one meeting, you may wait until all votes have been completed and report once, or report after each presbytery meeting—simply copy the form and transmit the votes after each meeting.
This is a listing of the number of commissioners representing each presbytery for the 226th General Assembly (2024).
A letter to the World Communion of Reformed Churched (WCRC) from the General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations (GACEIR) in response to the WCRC's proposal for association with the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JDDJ).
The spirit of the Great Commission—coupled with the charge by the 2008 and 2010 General Assemblies to “Grow Christ’s Church Deep and Wide”—renewed the General Assembly Mission Council in 2011 in our call to inspire, equip, and connect Presbyterians to join in God’s mission for the transformation of the world.