Current Crisis / Disaster Assistance
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance enables congregations
and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to witness to the healing
love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crisis and
catastrophic events.
Israel and Palestine Resolution
Since 1948, Presbyterian General Assemblies have been active in calling for
a solution to the conflict in the Middle East that would “return to the
principle of faithful devotion to the welfare, needs, and rights of both the
Jewish and Arab peoples.”
While affirming repeatedly Israel’s right
to exist within permanent, recognized and secure borders, General Assemblies
have also recognized Palestinian rights to self-determination, calling for a
negotiated settlement of differences by the parties themselves where issues and
their resolution can be mutually defined and accepted.
Read more
about the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s position on this matter.
Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI)
A committee of the Presbyterian General Assembly, MRTI provides ways
for the wider church to act as faithful stewards. Church investment is "an
instrument of mission and includes theological, social and economic considerations." (183rd
General Assembly, United Presbyterian Church USA, 1971)
Mission Responsibility
Through Investment (MRTI) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has operated on
behalf of the denomination since 1986. Learn more.
Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church
The Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church
was created by the 213th General Assembly (2001) “to lead the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.) in spiritual discernment of our Christian identity in and for
the 21st century….” (Minutes, 2001, Part 1, p. 29)
The final
report was approved by the 217th General Assembly (2006) with a Study Guide.
Additional resources are also available that may help with interpretation and
study.
The Form of Government Task Force Report
The Form of Government Task Force Report and Recommendations to the 218th General Assembly is now available. Download the report. 
The Form of Government Task Force, established by the General Assembly in 2006, presented to the General Assembly in 2008 a proposed revision of the Form of Government.
The report contains "Foundations of Presbyterian Polity,” a proposed replacement for Chapters I-IV of the Form of Government. This is compared to the current Book of Order 2007-2009. Download the Book of Order.
Advisory Opinions from OGA Constitutional Services
Standing Rule G.2.e provides that the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly shall "give advisory opinions concerning the meaning of the provisions of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)" Occasionally the Clerk, or the Office of Constitutional Services, become aware that some provision or interpretation of the Constitution is not clearly defined in the Church's life. In such cases, it is the practice of the Office of the Stated Clerk to issue advisory opinions pursuant to SR G.2.e. [Read more] |
