This policy establishes biblical foundations for opposing torture, especially the affirmation that all persons, created by God, have value and rights that preclude inhumane treatment via torture. Although it addresses a number of places in the world where torture was ongoing in 2006, it focuses primarily on the United States’ use of torture in the course of the Iraq and Afghan wars. The resolution places the PC(USA) squarely in opposition to torture and approves any congressional steps to curb the practice by the country’s military and intelligence communities.
The Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP) serves the prophetic calling of the whole Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) by providing the General Assembly with careful studies of pressing moral challenges, media for discussion and discernment of Christian responsibilities, and policy recommendations for faithful action.
Employment Guidance for Sessions and Session Personnel Committees is intended for congregations of all types and sizes as almost all congregations have some kind of “employment” relationship with someone. There are always aspects of employment that need to be managed in order to ensure that the congregation is in compliance with both Presbyterian polity and applicable law.
Councils of the church exist to help congregations and the church as a whole to be more faithful participants in the mission of Christ. The particular responsibility of the councils of the church is to nurture, guide, and govern those who witness as part of the PC(USA), to the end that such witness strengthens the whole church and gives glory to God (G-3.0101).
This document is intended to assist presbyteries and synods of all types and sizes in establishing personnel policies and processes, for the following two reasons:
총회 대의원과 자문단의 준비 사항 제 225 회 총회(2022)
Expectativas de los comisionados y delegados asesores a la 225a Asamblea General (2022)
Expectation of Commissioners and Advisory Delegates for the 225th General Assembly (2022).
(As of 05/26/21)
Between the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Reformed Church in America, and the United Church of Christ on Entering into Full Communion on the Basis of A Common Calling
In 1997 four churches of Reformation heritage will act on an ecumenical proposal of historic importance. The timing reflects a doctrinal consensus which has been developing over the past thirty-two years coupled with an increasing urgency for the church to proclaim a gospel of unity in contemporary society. In light of identified doctrinal consensus, desiring to bear visible witness to the unity of the Church, and hearing the call to engage together in God's mission, it is recommended:
That the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Reformed Church in America, and the United Church of Christ declare on the basis of A Common Calling and their adoption of this A Formula of Agreement that they are in full communion with one another. Thus, each church is entering into or affirming full communion with three other churches.
This Advisory Opinion from the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly offers guidance on how to address communion during an Emergency/Pandemic.
Additional Recommended Resource - Advisory Opinion - Church in an Emergency/Pandemic
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.)." Through Advisory Opinions (AOs) the Stated Clerk offers a well-researched opinion and careful analysis on a provision or interpretation of the Constitution that is not clearly defined in the church’s life. It should be noted that Advisory …
Covid-19 (코로나 바이러스)로 인한 2020 년도 초반의 사태로 인해 일부 교회는 자발적으로 예배를 취소하고 있습니다. 정부의 대응이 시시각각 변화함에 따라, 어떤 교회와 중간공의회는 정부가 규정하는 격리 구역 내에 위치할 수 있으며, 이 구역 내에서 정부는 모든 상점, 학교, 예배 장소를 특정 시간에 폐쇄할 것을 요청하게 됩니다.
교회의 지속적인 선교와 사역에 관한 질문이 제기됩니다.