The Big Picture
When I arrived at General I had no idea what to expect. How could over 200 people attend the same meeting and get anything done? What will happen when people disagree?
When I arrived at General I had no idea what to expect. How could over 200 people attend the same meeting and get anything done? What will happen when people disagree?
Presbyterians love meetings. A meeting can be a beautiful expression of the way the Spirit works in community. I consider this to be one of the great strengths of our tradition. However, it’s also true that a great strength can, at times, also be a great weakness.
We like to pretend our church isn’t changing quickly (or at least we like to complain that it isn’t). But as
Rev. Dale Woods pointed out during his Sunday morning session at assembly, change isn’t something we get to choose.
“The gravity of ignoring the hungry, the poor, the disposed, is repeatedly emphasized in the biblical texts. It is not just something that would be good to do, if you are able, if you have time, if you have some spare funds. It is a requirement, an obligation.”
There are three names on presbyteries’ ballots for moderator of this year’s General Assembly. The three nominees took some time out of the busy Advent […]