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Dissent says Calif. court used wrong
language in decision against church

The California Supreme Court has issued a ruling that awards the property of St. Johns Parish in Newport Beach, Calif., to the Diocese of Los Angeles of the Episcopal Church (USA). The ruling does not mention current cases involving the Presbyterian Church (USA) and whether its congregations would be dealt with likewise. There are both similarities and differences in the property policies of the two denominations. But the PCUSA was deeply involved in the case through a law firm hired by the denomination and former General Assembly Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick.

 

The Layman's January 2009 issue

Amendment 08-B WatchAmendment 08-B Watch 

The latest vote tally is 12-1 against changing the “fidelity/chastity” ordination requirement. (updated 12/4/08).

 

The Layman’s vote chart includes:

 

1. The exact wording of what presbytery commissioners will be asked to vote on.

2. Vote totals and brief descriptions of the four presbytery votes since 1996-97 on Biblical sexual ethics

 

Resources for the “Campaign to defeat Amendment B”

 

Vote tallies for all amendments from the Office of the General Assembly

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