Suit to test protections of religious employers; Ex-Nashville councilman challenges firing by SBC missionary board
The convention, for example, argues that it is not a party to the dispute and can’t be sued because the Nollners were employees of the mission board. The Nollners argue that the two entities are one and the same. And the mission board argues the Nollners’ lawsuit should be dismissed because…the Dodd-Frank Act’s whistleblower protections... Continue Reading
First Presbyterian Orlando Request for Transfer to the EPC delayed by PCUSA Central Florida Presbytery
The Task Force and the Session have been completely faithful throughout and all of our efforts have been reasonable and in good faith. Our offer of financial support was very generous and we will not be forced into an untenable position. We will do everything possible to protect the future of this church as well... Continue Reading
Texas PCUSA presbytery expels pastors from Hispanic churches
A Texas presbytery kicked pastors out of three church buildings last week, following the Hispanic congregations’ decision to leave the denomination. On Friday, Feb. 17, officials with Mission Presbytery ordered the pastors of El Principe de Paz Church in Mercedes, Iglesia Presbyteriana Getsemani in San Benito and Iglesia Presbyteriana San Pablo in Brownsville to immediately... Continue Reading
Colorado Springs Congregation Takes First Vote to Withdraw from PCUSA
In an historic move for First Presbyterian Church in downtown Colorado Springs, almost 90 percent of its membership voted Sunday to leave the church’s main governing body in the United States. “What is broken down is a common vision and a common purpose,” Senior Pastor Jim Singleton told a standing-room only crowd at the church... Continue Reading
First Presbyterian Colorado Springs to consider split from PCUSA at congregation meeting Sunday, March 4
First Presbyterian takes up an entire city block at 219 E. Bijou. Under PCUSA, ownership is in trust through the Pueblo Presbytery. Officials there did not return calls seeking comment. When churches split, there is often ferocious battles over church property. First Presbyterian Church Colorado Springs will vote Sunday on whether to proceed with efforts... Continue Reading
Another Reprieve – federal judge issues a second injunction allowing New York City churches to meet in public schools
In her ruling, Preska wrote, “In this court’s view, losing one’s right to exercise freely and fully his or her religious beliefs is a greater threat to our democratic society than a misperceived violation of the Establishment Clause.” New York City churches won back the right to hold Sunday services in the city’s public schools... Continue Reading
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship leader says it’s time to revisit ban on hiring gays
[Current policy) “The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship does not allow for the expenditure of funds for organizations or causes that condone, advocate or affirm homosexual practice. Neither does this CBF organizational value allow for the purposeful hiring of a staff person or the sending of a missionary who is a practicing homosexual.” Editor’s Note: The Cooperative... Continue Reading
Breakaway Anglican Group Experiencing Schism
A group of American churches that left The Episcopal Church over theological differences is experiencing its own issues with breakaway congregations. The Anglican Mission in the Americas, a South Carolina-based denomination connected to the Anglican Church of Rwanda, has found itself in a complex power struggle that has thus far resulted in 20 of its... Continue Reading
Women in the Diaconate: An Interview with Sam Wheatley
V73: What do you say to your fellow elder who is unconvinced of the exegesis and believes that the diaconate is reserved only for men? Wheatley: That, I hope, this is an issue where brothers can disagree and still work together; that it belongs not in a top tier of theological essentials, but a second... Continue Reading
EPC Presbytery of Florida Meeting Report
Florida Presbytery (EPC) is made up of twelve churches in the following locations: Brooksville, Clearwater, De Funiak Springs, Fort Myers, Freeport (Grand Bahamas), Homestead, Land Of Lakes, Nassau (Grand Bahamas), Plant City, Pompano Beach, Stuart, Tallahassee The Presbytery of Florida of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church met February 10-11 at Church of the Lakes in Lake... Continue Reading
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