This document is a concise summary (12 pages) of the Reformed Christian contribution to democracy and political ethics, based on a reading of the prophetic biblical tradition, and a policy statement (4 pages) on the rights and responsibilities of Presbyterians and other citizens as voters and elected officials. It does not idealize politics but opposes cynicism or single issue concentration; leaders have a high calling to accomplish as much justice as possible through government, itself (like the church) a good always in need of reformation. It affirms religious liberty and the separation of church and state and urges congregations to …
Individuals and families who flee their homes because of persecution, famine, or war are classified by the UN as Internally Displaced Persons (IDP). However, if they manage to escape their country and enter another country, they become "refugees" and are protected by international law. These families and individuals often seek shelter in refugee camps where they are required to complete paperwork with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in order to be officially recognized as a refugee. They will have to wait, six years or more, to be resettled after their application is approved. The main countries participating in …
Ruling elders are called to ministry in partnership with teaching elders. Within this calling, ruling elders have responsibilities in several areas of the life of the church including exercise in leadership, governance, spiritual discernment, and discipline.
Ruling elders are called to ministry in partnership with teaching elders. Within this calling, ruling elders have responsibilities in several areas of the life of the church including exercise in leadership, governance, spiritual discernment, and discipline.
Ruling elders are called to ministry in partnership with teaching elders. Within this calling, ruling elders have responsibilities in several areas of the life of the church including exercise in leadership, governance, spiritual discernment, and discipline.
The religious communities provide a safe haven for women and families in need. In addition, they exhort society to share compassion and comfort with those afflicted by the tragedy of domestic violence. Leaders of the religious community have identified actions to create a unified response to violence against women.
By J. Herbert Nelson, II
Stated Clerk of the General Assembly
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ:
After one month of serving in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of General Assembly (OGA) as Stated Clerk, it is clear that there are knowledgeable and committed servants of God in our denomination. I have received calls, cards, emails, letters, texts, tweets, and voice messages offering support and prayers. Thank you for your expressions of support for our denomination and the journey ahead. I feel both privileged and humbled to lead the PC(USA) …
우리의 종교 간 약속을 형성하는 성서적 이야기 기억하기:
종교 간 나눔을 통한 다리 놓기
By J. Herbert Nelson, II
총회 공 서기
우리 주님이시고 구원자이신 예수 그리스도의 이름으로 문안인사 드립니다.
미국장로교 총회사무국(OGA)에 공서기로 근무 한지 한 달이 지나서 보니 우리 교단에 지식이 풍성하고 헌신이 투철한 하나님의 종들이 계신다는 것을 분명하게 알게 되었습니다. 많은 분들이 전화, 카드, 이메일, 편지, 텍스트, 트윗, 그리고 음성녹음으로 후원과 기도를 전해 주셨습니다. 우리 교단이 앞으로 가야할 여정에 대한 지원의 목소리에 감사드립니다. 이 역사의 순간에 미국장로교단을 인도하게 됨에 특권과 겸손을 동시에 느낍니다.
Recordamos una narración bíblica que moldea nuestros compromisos interreligiosos
Rev. Hi Dough Kang Ms. Eun-Joung Lee Rev. Anne Menzie Rev. J.P. Kang You are invited to listen to Rev.Ann Rhee Menzie, Rev. Hi Dong Kang, Rev. Duk Joong Won and many others as they remember their experience with the war. The following three stories all come from http://legaciesofthekoreanwar.org/story/.
A domestic violence sermon by Beth Truett, PC(USA)