Documents and Resources
Documents & Resources
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Turn Mourning Into Dancing! A Policy Statement on Healing Domestic Violence
Issued Dec. 1, 2001
The 213th General Assembly (2001) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), in reliance upon God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and in exercise of its responsibility to witness to ...
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Human Rights Update 2000-2001
Issued Dec. 1, 2001
This year's update includes five categories of human rights' concerns to the attention of the General Assembly, for the most part, by our partner churches around the world. They are ...
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Resolution on Disabilities: A Celebration of That All May Enter
Issued Dec. 1, 2000
The Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP) recommends that the 212th General Assembly (2000) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) prepare to celebrate, reaffirm, and recommit to to That All ...
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Parliamentary Procedures in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Issued Dec. 1, 2000
The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) designates Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised the latest edition, as the parliamentary authority to be used in governing body meetings. This booklet ...
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Facing Racism: A Vision of the Beloved Community
Issued Dec. 1, 1999
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) recognizes that the task of dismantling racism is a long-term struggle that requires discernment, prayer, and worship based action. As we move into the next millennium, ...
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Transformation of Churches and Society Through Encounter with New Neighbors
Issued Dec. 1, 1999
This resolution is the result of a development process that included wide consultation and participation throughout the church, drawing upon biblical sources and insights from the Reformed tradition in giving ...