Manuals and policies
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Thanksgiving letter to Ahold
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Fair Food
Thanksgiving letter to Ahold, November 2011, signed by numerous national religious leaders including the Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly.
As we approach Thanksgiving and religious congregations across the nation pause to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and human community, we are reminded that, in the most basic and essential aspects of our life together, food and work, members of our society are interconnected. Our choices and actions impact one another, and we have both the power and the responsibility to create economic systems that promote and protect human well-being. Download to read it all.
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The Divestment Strategy: Principles and Criteria
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy
Divestment Strategy: Principles and Criteria (1984). This General Assembly study of the moral grounds for selling securities examines trusteeship and the interplay of integrity, effectiveness, and church purposes (including solidarity). It followed Military-Related Investment Guidelines (1982) and preceded the 1985 "selective, phased" divestment of securities in firms supporting apartheid in South Africa.
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Words Matter
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Racial Ethnic & Women's Ministries/PW
Use the Words Matter conversation guide for promoting dialogue rooted in diverse contexts that continually explores language as a life-giving tool.
See also: Words Matter - Lenten Devotions
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2013-2016 Mission Work Plan Strategy White Paper
From Presbyterian Mission Agency
The Mission Work Plan of the General Assembly Mission Council that was approved by the Council in February 2012 consists of statements of Vision, Mission, Directional Goals and Core Values that were developed in a comprehensive process over seven months, and involving inputs from hundreds of church leaders, including GAMC members, and GAMC staff members, and hours of prayer and deliberation by the staff and elected members of the strategy planning teams. This GAMC Strategy White Paper is the result of that work.
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International Grant Criteria
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Hunger Program
International Grant Criteria
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Theological Education Fund Seminary Support Handbook
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theological Education
Download the seminary support handbook
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World of Hurt, Word of Life
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy
The 220th GA (2012) adopted this resolution in response to economic crisis and the underlying distorted value system that has taken hold, spreading reckless consumerism, deep insecurity and extreme inequalities across America. Understanding communion as our base, it calls for a new covenant to seek a sustainable stewardship society shaped for the common good, with recommendations to help employment, families, neighbors and the church itself. Hard copies can also be ordered for $3 each at http://store.pcusa.org/2405212001
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Terms of Use Agreement for the web site of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Legal Manual
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation Terms of Use Agreement for the web site of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and all related web sites and web sites of affiliate organizations.
These Terms of Use were last updated on March 12, 2012
This section contains the Terms of Use that govern your use of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (“PCUSA”) web site. It contains information Users should familiarize yourself with before you use the PC(USA) website or send information through it. By using the PC(USA) website (“Website”) at pcusa.org or other affiliated sites or ...
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Christian Educator Certification Handbook revisions - 2012
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Christian Educators
The current revisions are noted within the handbook document with new text shaded and deleted text shown with a strikethrough.
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Ethics Policy for Elected and Appointed Members
From Presbyterian Mission Agency
This Ethics Policy for Elected and Appointed Members of the General Assembly Mission Council and the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) addresses business ethics and does not include the other ethical values and policies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) . The Ethics Policy applies to all elected and appointed members of the GAMC and COGA and members of their committees, task forces and workgroups in matters relating to the performance of their duties and responsibilities for the GAMC/COGA.