%%EOF We affirm the ability and responsibility of women, guided by the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, in the context of their communities of faith, to make good moral choices in regard to problem pregnancies. Reporting to the Assembly Committee on Justice and the Rights of Persons, the standing Council on Women and the Church and the Committee on Womens Concerns wrote, Acts of terrorism are being committed against abortion clinics and counseling centers. Focusing on how faith and life connect, the magazine for Presbyterian Women gives you insights from women around the world and inspiration to live boldly. Presbyterian Women is committed to building inclusive community for all women, respecting the wide range of beliefs surrounding these issues. I just recently received yet another "warning" about The One Project. Human choices should not be made in a moral vacuum, but must be based on Scripture, faith and Christian ethics. Therefore the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) encourages an atmosphere of open debate and mutual respect for a variety of opinions concerning the issues related to problem pregnancies and abortion. PCA was created in 1973 when 260 conservative Presbyterian churches left the more liberal Presbyterian Church in . Whether one's stance on abortion access is driven by deeply held views on women's bodily autonomy or when life begins, the decades of research using rigorous methods is clear: there is a. (4), In life and death, we belong to God. Life is a gift from God. Six out of 10 of all unintended pregnancies end in an induced abortion. sponsoring agencies that offer viable alternatives to abortion. and therefore should not be But they don't want to give up the perks."). This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Abortion, The Board of Pensions already has certain travel expense reimbursements in place, Spencer said. If your convictions are so great they've compelled you to found a "breakaway movement," why aren't they great enough for you to be explicit about what it is you're breaking away from? The 55 million babies lost to surgical abortions in America since Roe v. Wade is just the beginning. But we are equally bound to respect the sacredness of the life and well-being of the mother and the unborn child. Reproductive Justice, Copyright 2020 PC(USA). While I felt it was important enough to prevent our members being misinformed about this vitally important topic, I was keenly aware of how this message would sound to various people who were in our worship services when the announcement was made. "God alone is Lord of the conscience." Michelle Bartel of the, was called on to pray. The committee [on problem pregnancies and abortion] agreed that there are no biblical texts that speak expressly to the topic of abortion, but that taken in their totality the Holy Scriptures are filled with messages that advocate respect for the woman and child before and after birth. During the colonial period, the legality of abortion varied from colony to colony and reflected . Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO) Essential Tenets 1. _____ %PDF-1.6 % Part of the reason we joined ECO was its clear stance on homosexuality. The church ought to be able to maintain within its fellowship those who, on the basis of a study of Scripture and prayerful decision, come to diverse conclusions and actions. reproductive justice, Topics: The previous excerpts and the areas of substantial agreement on the issue of abortion have been the cornerstone for the atmosphere of open debate and mutual respect for a variety of opinions during the past 30 years. (6), This General Assembly holds this statement as its position on a Christian response to problems that arise late in pregnancies. John Crosby, now the president of ECO, said, "We [the Presbyterians] have tried to create such a big tent trying to make everybody happy theologically. Weve learned a lot about the RINOs since President Trump came onto the scene in 2015. The history of the Protestant churches' witness on the abortion issue in the last 30 years has been complex, contradictory, and challenging.In the early 1970s, there was a sudden capitulation to the secular pro-abortion persuasion on the part of several mainline Protestant denominations. While their official documentation does not recommend abortion, it does permit abortions for any reason. At the 220th General Assembly in 2012 we affirmed, no law should impose criminal penalties against any [person] who chooses or physician who performs a medically safe abortion, and no law should sanction any action intended to harm or harass those persons contemplating or deciding to have an abortion., We have long held that God alone is Lord of the conscienceand has endowed all humans with the moral agency to make choices. The 1971 report on abortion of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church contains an extended discussion of Exodus 21: 22-25, and the following is a portion of that report: The term yeled in verse 22 never refers elsewhere to a child lacking recognizable human form, or to one incapable of existing outside the womb. When considering the issue of abortion, the one who unquestionably fits this portrait of personhood is the pregnant woman. We stand with the words of our General Assembly and our fundamental belief in Gods sovereignty. Currently the PC(USA)'s office of Mission Responsibility Through Investment supports reproductive justice through shareholder activism, and the churchs Social Justice and Peacemaking Unit works with the interdenominational Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. These statements, and others, place . strengthening mental health ministry across the denomination. By Kathleen Sweeney. We derive our understanding of human life from Scripture and the Reformed Tradition in light of science, human experience and reason guided by the Holy Spirit. (3), The church also affirms the value of children and the importance of nurturing, protecting and advocating their well-being. The Biden Administration must use its executive authorities to guarantee reproductive freedom. The abortion question focuses on the personhood of the woman, who in turn considers the potential personhood of the fetus in terms of the multiple dimensions of her own history and the future. We reject the use of violence and/or abusive language either in protest of or in support of abortion. and therefore should not be The PCUSA has made its rejection of the Word of God . Problem pregnancies are the result of, and influenced by, so many complicated and insolvable circumstances that we have neither the wisdom nor the authority to address or decide each situation. They'll read how ECO wants to "connect leaders through accountable biblical relationships," to "reclaim a sense of covenanted biblical community," and to "develop gospel-centered leaders." Certain parts of the world are already experiencing serious population imbalances as a result of the systematic abortion of female babies.". Ligon Duncan argued that by engaging black ministers, "You can see things you didn't see before. No one knows how many chemical abortions add to that number, thanks to drugs such as RU-486 and the "morning-after pill"now available over the counter even to 11- and 12-year-old girls. Over the course of a year, we had to make numerous announcements explaining what we were doing and why we were doing it. Poverty, unjust societal realities, sexism, racism, and inadequate supportive relationships may render a woman virtually powerless to choose freely. Evangelical Lutheran Church In America. Just say you've formed because you believe that gays shouldn't be ordained! 309 0 obj <>stream Howland, the 12th ordained woman in the UPCUSA, served on the board of Planned Parenthood of Passaic County, New Jersey in the early 1960s. Additionally, a brief admonition against homosexuality in the context of a worship service can be extremely discouraging to someone who is struggling with same-sex attraction. 8. Humans are empowered by the spirit prayerfully to make significant moral choices, including the choice to continue or end a pregnancy. While this decision does not make abortion illegal, it removes constitutional protection giving states the ability to issue bans. Mac OS X 10.10.1 Quartz PDFContext .(1) In the years that followed this action, the General Assembly has adopted policy and taken positions on the subject of abortion. Ask questions, share your PW stories and stay up to date with all things PW! Our desire is to make this issue a less visible aspect of our public face to the community so that we can do a better job communicating the core truth of the Gospel to our neighbors. Presbyterians Pro-Life began organizing in 1984, and had its first exhibit booth at the 1985 General Assembly. On Friday, committee members unanimously passed a fourth, HSB-10, a commissioners resolution called On Addressing Mental Health Challenges at Every Level of the Church., The resolution commends the Board of Pensions for its work in widely interpreting a focus on wholeness and mental health across the church. It encourages the Board of Pensions to focus further attention on the promotion of mental health initiatives specifically with respect to [Plan members] culture, race and ethnicity as they continue to exercise Christs compassionate response to Plan members who are hurting., It also urges the Board of Pensions to commission a study to examine and propose policy and process changes, if needed, to ensure compassion and response to requests from Plan members for mental health assistance and/or psychiatric disability.. (6), This General Assembly holds this statement as its position on a Christian response to problems that arise late in pregnancies. Abortion ought to be an option of last resort. ECO honchos! It means they're as uncomfortable as, God knows, they should be, about excluding gay people from full participation in the life that Jesus so passionately offered to all. It is the killing of a human being . Maffett bolted out of bed and drove to work to find that his dream was true. Because we are made in the image of God, human beings are moral agents, endowed by the Creator with the capacity to make choices. These conversations were not so much invitations to dialogue as thinly-veiled jeremiads against narrow thinking. Abortion is a personal decision that cannot be summed up in soundbites: The Presbyterian General Assembly use this language to express its stance on abortion. Yes, folks.thats your Presbyterian Church saying how they are DEEPLY outraged, saddened, and mortified by the Dobbs decision! The church, therefore, appreciates the challenge each woman and family face when issues of personal well-being arise in the later stages of a pregnancy. , On Affirming Reproductive Justice, a commissioners resolution. The 145th General Assembly in June 2019 adopted two recommendations: that presbyteries under the Barrier Act may hold parallel definitions of marriage being "a covenant relationship between a man and a woman or as a covenant relationship between two adult persons", and that LGBTQI persons may be ordained as ministers and ruling elders. Presbyterians opposed to gay clergy split from the church on Thursday, . We are here for a reason. The 204th General Assembly (1992) adopted the most comprehensive policy statement on pregnancy and abortion. Bible study connects, nurtures and inspires Presbyterian Women. The 204th General Assembly (1992) adopted the most comprehensive policy statement on pregnancy and abortion. Certain religious groups, well-organized and well-funded, are increasing their efforts to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision of the Supreme Court, and to legislate a ban not only on abortion but on contraceptives as well. The Assembly adopted the committee's report, which reaffirmed reproductive choice, deplored harassment of women seeking abortions, protested the ongoing terror campaigns against abortion clinics and urged congregations to start volunteer networks to escort women to abortion clinics. In regard to problems that arise in late pregnancies, the 217th General Assembly (2006) adopted the following position: We affirm that the lives of viable unborn babies those well-developed enough to survive outside the womb if delivered ought to be preserved and cared for and not aborted. In 2021, the Convention passed a resolution stating "unequivocally that . We look to our churches to provide pastoral and tangible support to women in problem pregnancies and to surround these families with a community of care. Read the full call to action from the PC(USA)s Office of Public Witness. No stance taken by a govern-ing body is binding on its members"God alone is Lord of the conscience"but positions are offered for members' instruction and serious consideration. The dialogue called for a major presentation on each of four views on abortion, and a . Here was their full post advocating for Abortion, from PCUSA.org: On the very day the Supreme Court took away a womans right to choose in several states, the Health, Safety and Benefits Committee twice voted on items that reaffirm the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)s stand on choice and reproductive justice. He saw how poor, Black and Latina women in particular suffered from the lack of safe, legal abortion. This article contains content that may be distressing to readers including accounts of abortion and violence. A report from the Disparities Experienced by Black Women and Girls Task Force also addresses reproductive justice. safe and legal abortion ending in much of the country, statement outlining the denomination's position, Disparities Experienced by Black Women and Girls Task Force, Committee on Responsible Marriage and Parenthood, Task Force to Study Sexuality and the Human Community, The Rev. Some of the OB-GYNs Howland referred women to were in England, some in Japan and others in Philadelphia.The Rev. (6) Minutes of the 217th General Assembly (2006), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), p. 905 The following are excerpts from the 1992 policy: There is [both] agreement and disagreement on the basic issue of abortion. In 1994, SJPU issued grants to RCRC in response to the murder ofDr. John Britton and James Barrett. The great purpose toward which each human life is drawn is to glorify . . For any choice, we are accountable to God; however, even when we err, God offers to forgive us.(2). On FAQs about the ECO, one will find statements such as "ECO clearly states that all human life is sacred, from conception until natural death," but no formal statement is available on its website, nor does this broad statement suggest how the ECO would deal with rape, incest, and life of the mother situations. The 182nd General Assembly (1970) said, the artificial or induced termination of a pregnancy is a matter of careful ethical decision of the patient and therefore should not be restricted by law. The 220th General Assembly (2012) affirmed, no law should sanction any action intended to harm or harass those persons contemplating or deciding to have an abortion. The PC(USA) constitution says God alone is Lord of the conscienceand that God has endowed all humans with the moral agency to make choices. ECO was formed by pastors and laypeople in response to PCUSA's decision to join the 21st century. Hours after news of the high courts decision made its way into committee members smartphones, the committee, by wide margins, approved HSB-03, A Resolution on Reproductive Justice from the Advocacy Committee for Womens Concerns, and HSB-11, On Affirming Reproductive Justice, a commissioners resolution. Word We may not know exactly when human life begins, and have but an imperfect understanding of God as the giver of life and of our own human existence, yet we recognize that life is precious to God, and we should preserve and protect it. In the 204th General Assembly in 1992 (see Presbyterian Church USA 2022), the stance taken regarding abortion reaffirmed the right of the woman to make this decision, but stressed that abortions should not be used as a method of birth control and that abortion is not morally acceptable for gender selection only or solely to obtain fetal parts . Speaking on behalf of HSB-03, McKinney said reproductive justice, a term coined by a dozen Black women nearly 30 years ago, focuses on reproductive rights and social justice. PHS accession 16-0305. On the other side of the debate, a number of religious groups, including the United Church of Christ, the Unitarian Universalist Association and the two largest American Jewish movements - Reform and Conservative Judaism - favor a woman's right to have an abortion with few or no exceptions. Presbyterians have struggled with the issue of abortion for more than 30 years, beginning in 1970 when the General Assembly, the national governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), declared that "the artificial or induced termination of a pregnancy is a matter of careful ethical decision of the patient . We reject the use of violence and/or abusive language either in protest of or in support of abortion. Yesterday's Reuters story on the matter was titled Presbyterian group breaks away over gay clergy. WASHINGTON Republicans have spent decades attacking the landmark Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide, but with the toppling of Roe v. Wade seemingly imminent, their . . We may not know exactly when human life begins, and have but an imperfect understanding of God as the giver of life and of our own human existence, yet we recognize that life is precious to God, and we should preserve and protect it. WASHINGTON: Woman Reportedly to be Arrested Friday For Forced Tuberculosis Treatment, Florida State Senator Introduces Bill to Cancel States Democrat Party, After School Satan Club Coming to a Elementary School Near You, DEVELOPING: Man Arrested For Allegedly Placing Explosive Device in Checked Luggage at Pennsylvania Airport, MONTANA: Proposed Bill Would Ban COVID-19 Jab Recipients From Donating Blood. (3) Minutes of the 217th General Assembly (2006), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), p. 905 The simplest explanation is that the largest Methodist, Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Congregationalist denominations support abortion rights. The Protestant Churches on Abortion: Complex, Contradictory, and Challenging. . Though it extensively decriedsexual anarchy,the confession sought to frame sexual relationships and matters of home and family in terms of compassion rather than discipline: The church comes under the judgment of God and invites rejection by society when it fails to lead men and women into the full meaning of life together or withholds the compassion of Christ from those caught in the moral confusion of our time., The 1970 Assembly adopted the Task Force's report, adding that abortion was a matter of the careful ethical decision of the patient. This position was strengthened by the 1972 Assembly, which declared: Women should have full freedom of personal choice concerning the completion or termination of their pregnancies and that the artificial or induced termination of pregnancy, therefore, should not be restricted by law, except that it be performed under the direction and control of a properly licensed physician.. The PCUSA and the PCA have shared history dating back to French theologian John Calvin (1509-1564) and the Protestant Reformation. Everyone knows that's why ECO formed. We affirm adoption as a provision for women who deliver children they are not able to care for, and ask our churches to assist in seeking loving, Christian, adoptive families. When I read the goals and mission statement of The One Project, I can't say anything but AMEN! So, what we want to offer you first, O Lord, is our laments our sorrow, the loss and the grief that comes with such a change in our countrys way of doing things But Lord, what we really want to do right now is walk forward into hope. As a community, the church challenges the faithful to exercise their moral agency responsibly.(5). Even those denominations that support the right of a woman to choose a legal abortion, believe that abortion is most-often not the right choice. (2) Minutes of the 217th General Assembly (2006), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), p. 905 Democrats Hiding That John Fetterman is Brain Dead to Prevent Special Election? The Board of Pensions commitment to mental health parity is huge, Spencer told the committee. While that was certainly not the only reason we ultimately decided to leave, it was the issue that pushed us to enter into a discernment process, and it would have been disingenuous not to mention it. Thats what the policy is all about, said JoAnne Sharp, co-moderator of ACWC and an advisor to the task force, the balance between family and service to the church., On Thursday, the committee passed three measures strengthening mental health ministry across the denomination. Daily Delivery, Presbyterians Pro-Life newsletter, June 8, 1988. Presbyterian beliefs are rooted in the doctrines expressed by John Calvin, with emphasis on themes such as justification by faith, the priesthood of all believers, and the importance of the Bible. The 1992 General Assembly approved the report of theSpecial Committee on Problem Pregnancies and Abortion, which included an affirmation that abortion should not be used as a method of birth control., The affirmation echoed language used by opponents of abortion, who frequently argued that because other methods of contraception exist, all abortions are elective and casual. (3), The church also affirms the value of children and the importance of nurturing, protecting and advocating their well-being. Possible justifying circumstances would include medical indications of severe physical or mental deformity, conception as a result of rape or incest, or conditions under which the physical or mental health of either woman or child would be gravely threatened. The baby is already present and living. ECO honchos! We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion! They'll discover ECO's passion for "the right kind of diversity" (which is then carefully stipulated to mean "women, men, young leaders, and every ethnicity"). This is one of the few times that the Supreme Court has invalidated a precedent decision previously considered a constitutional right. Robert Lee Maffett, the Presbyterian chaplain of Philadelphia General Hospital, protested the ongoing terror campaigns against abortion clinics, systematic campaign of anti-abortion terror, Contact Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program, Racial Equity & Women's Intercultural Ministries. While some religious groups, like the Catholic Church or Southern Baptists . It means there's hope for them yet. Mandarin Presbyterian Church Podcast MPC Communications Religion & Spirituality 5.0 10 Ratings; Mandarin Presbyterian Church located in Jacksonville, FL. The Episcopal Church has lost 44% of its membership, the United Church of Christ 50%, the United Methodist Church 30%, and the Presbyterian Church USA 11%. Meanwhile, the pro-abortion mainline Protestant churches are experiencing disastrous slumps in membership. Traditional Jewish teachings sanction abortion as a means of safeguarding the life and well-being of a mother. Presbyterians have struggled with the issue of abortion for more than 30 years, beginning in 1970 when the General Assembly, the national governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), declared that the artificial or induced termination of a pregnancy is a matter of careful ethical decision of the patient . 7. For more about what Presbyterians believe, visit . In the Reformed Tradition, we affirm that God is the only Lord of conscience not the state or the church. In fact, early Christian theologians had mixed views on the sinfulness, or not, of abortion, and, in fact, the Bible says little about it except when God himself demanded it. https://t.co/f88xmdvIr9, Dr Deborah Meinke #theearthisourhome (@drdebmeinke) June 25, 2022. WhileChristian terrorist groups like the Army of Godintensified operations against doctors and clinics, grassroots coalitions of Presbyterians against reproductive choice began to convene. Life does not belong to us. Let us sit in this pain and rise together in anger to fuel the change that is needed., Earlier, committee member the Rev. It's hardly a mystery or secret. While I feel that our decision to leave our denomination and join ECO has been an extremely positive and life-giving move for our congregation, I also feel the process was somewhat costly from a missional and pastoral perspective. The strong Christian presumption is that since all life is precious to God, we are to preserve and protect it. The church, therefore, appreciates the challenge each woman and family face when issues of personal well-being arise in the later stages of a pregnancy. When late-term pregnancies must be terminated, we urge decisions intended to deliver the baby alive. On Friday, committee members unanimously passed a fourth, , a commissioners resolution called On Addressing Mental Health Challenges at Every Level of the Church.. Microsoft Word - EPCECOPCUSA comparisonchart 6 20 2014.docx And in many of these announcements I had to mention the issue of homosexuality. .(1) In the years that followed this action, the General Assembly has adopted policy and taken positions on the subject of abortion. We affirm the ability and responsibility of women, guided by the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, in the context of their communities of faith, to make good moral choices in regard to problem pregnancies. Watch a response from PC(USA) Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson II. They're against gay people being ordained as ministers, and so started their own sub-denomination wherein such a thing would be prohibited. history, abortion, presbyterian historical society, 2014-12-31T21:30:50-05:00 We look to our churches to provide pastoral and tangible support to women in problem pregnancies and to surround these families with a community of care. 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