Constitutional Services
Constitutional Services
Constitutional Services is a department of the Office of the General Assembly concentrating on issues of church polity, governance, conflict and includes advocacy on immigration issues and church social policies.
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Advisory Opinions
Amicus Curiae briefs
Authoritative Interpretations
Constitution
Constitutional Musings
Creating Safe Churches
General Assembly Permanent Judicial Decisions
Associated Committees/Commissions
Advisory Committee on the Constitution
Advisory Committee on Litigation
Immigration
General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission
Special Committee on Existing Authoritative Interpretations
News & Statements
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Lieberman is choice as manager of polity guidance and training
November 28, 2011
Joyce Lieberman has been called as the new manager of polity guidance and training for the Office of the General Assembly (OGA) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Lieberman will conclude her current position as associate for call system support in the Office of Vocation on December 14th, a position she has held for the last three years, and begin her new responsibities the following day.
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Andrew Black accepts call to become director of constitutional services
- August 19, 2011
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Six members named to Special Committee on Existing Authoritative Interpretations
- October 20, 2010
Constitutional Services provides advice about the Book of Order and the Book of Confessions and staffs permanent and temporary entities of the General Assembly. Constitutional Services provides advice on U.S. immigration issues and church policies.
Featured Events
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The Spiritual and Practical Aspects of Negotiation of Church Conflict
February 19 - 20, 2012
Louisville, KY Seelbach Hotel