Well the buzz of the week was from the Church of Scotland and was related to the release of the Reports for the upcoming General Assembly. More specifically it relates to the report of the Theological Commission on Same-Sex Relationships and the Ministry. It is an interesting read — I’m about half way through it and will blog on it later this week. But it generated a lot of media buzz so here are some of those headlines:
- Church Theological Report Published – Church of Scotland press release
- The Church of Scotland Debates Gay Ministers – news story from scotsman.com
- Liturgy for Same-Sex Blessings Published by Church of Scotland – PinkNews article (yes, the liturgy is in the report as it was asked for in its remit)
- Church of Scotland Faces Exodus Over Gay Clergy – news story from scotsman.com
In other news…
Colleges and their ties to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Davidson Trustees Study, but Stop Short of Relaxing Church Connections – college press release. After a year of study the trustees have affirmed the current relationship with the PC(USA). They will keep their rare requirement that the college’s president be a Presbyterian. There is also a college press release about a petition to change that requirement.
Whitworth University Ends Exclusive 123-Year Partnership with PC(USA) – Christianity Today article. The university will be able to develop ties with other Churches of Christ.
Presbyterian Church Appoints New Clerk – from the News Letter
The lede to the article: “The general board of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has agreed to
the nomination of the Rev Trevor Gribben as the next Clerk of the
General Assembly.”