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updated:2/16/2012


CPC "Town Hall" Meetings
and Amendment 10a Information



Our Denomination, The PC(USA), has enacted several changes that have been cause for great concern among many presbyteries and churches. The Session and the Pastors of CPC hosted two "Town Hall" style meetings to discuss these changes, what they mean for our church, and how they may affect the future of CPC.

A letter describing the issues was mailed to each member, and is accessible below for reference. Below you will also find links to additional resources that may help each of us better understand the context and gravity of the issues we face, as well as possible options.

These links contain recordings of both Town Hall Forums held.

Town Hall Mtg #1 - Wed, Oct 5, 2011 from 7-8:30PM (Click Here for recording)

Town Hall Mtg #2 - Sun, Oct 9, 2011, from 12:45-2:15PM (Click Here for recording)


Updated Information (as of 2/14/2012):




Documents/Articles Websites

CPC-Specific Information
- Sep 2011 Letter Mailed to Congregation

- FAQ Document from Session

- Town Hall Mtg Presentation


The Fellowship of Presbyterians
(Hosts of Minnesota Gathering)


Minnesota Gathering
- CPC Pastor's Summary of Gathering

- From Conformity to Transformation a commentary by Dr. James Edwards


The Presbyterian Outlook
(Non-Denominational News Source)


The Presbyterian Layman
(Non-Denominational News Source)


Relations with other Denominations and Missionaries
- The Elephant and the Mouse by Dr. Ken Bailey

- Mexican Presbyterian Church votes to end 139-year-old relationship with PC(USA)


Theology Matters


PC(USA) Articles

- Ordination Standards

- New Form of Gov't

- Belhar Confession


PC(USA) Website


On Ordination
- The Road to Gay Ordination in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) from Christianity Today


 


On Scripture
- Authority of Scripture publication (PCUSA)


 


On Jesus as THE LORD
- Hope in the Lord Jesus Christ publication (PCUSA)

- Is Faith in Christ Optional? (Hope in the Lord Jesus Christ Critique by Dr. Robert Gagnon)

- Union in Christ publication from the Presbyterian Coalition

- Has PCUSA Abandoned Jesus as Lord? Report from the Layman

- Three Jesus Overtures Scuttled -Report from the Layman


 


CPC Historical Information
   - 2008 Letter Mailed to Congregation

   - Confessing Church Statement from Session


 


Additional Resources from General Assembly and Donegal Presbytery
   - PCUSA Announcement

   - Donegal Presbytery Announcement

   - OGA FAQ 10A FINAL

   - StAugustine FAQ

   - 10A Churchwide Final Letter

   - Letter to Global Partners on 10A


 


















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