The Covenant Network of Presbyterians seeks to support the mission and unity of the Presbyterian Church (USA), intending to articulate and act on the church’s historic, progressive vision and to work for a fully inclusive church.
More Light Presbyterians works for the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
That All May Freely Serve. That All May Freely Serve is a group of dedicated Presbyterians who strive to open barriers in order to permit gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) people to serve openly as clergy, elders, and deacons.
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has approximately 2.4 million members, 11,100 congregations and 14,000 ordained and active ministers. Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage, and much of what we believe, began with the French lawyer John Calvin (1509-1564), whose writings crystallized much of the Reformed thinking that came before him.
The Presbytery of New York City is made up of 99 congregations, 14 fellowships, 250 ministers, and more than 18,000 Presbyterians who worship in ten different languages. We are a community of many nationalities and languages; there is no ethnic majority among us. Presbyterian Welcome works primarily in the Presbytery of New York City.
Dr. Jack Rogers, author of Jesus, the Bible, & Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church, has a delightful blog about his book tour/ministry. It has a free download of the book’s study guide, helpful information about the Heidelberg Catechism, and lots more!
The PC(USA)’s Peace, Unity, & Purity Task Force published Same Gender Relationships in the Church: Seven Theological Viewpoints. It’s an important study that helps provide a framework so that the church can carry on faithful conversation about same-gender relationships. It includes both affirming and non-affirming viewpoints and is a great resource for any church that is taking on this important conversation.