Tag Archives: Belhar Confession

Author Bill Plitt

Through the Lens of Belhar

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Bill Plitt

The General Assembly Acts for Justice and Liberation in Palestine and Israel “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” -Amos 5:24 The 222nd General Assembly PC(USA) took place from June 17-25, 2016, in Portland, Oregon. … Continue reading →

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Author Rachael Eggebeen

Recovering from the General Assembly

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Rachael Eggebeen

Thoughts on Who We are as the PC(USA) and What that Might Mean Going Forward While doing reflections in seminary, I learned the importance of naming your social location, so here goes: I am a white, straight, married, cisgendered female. … Continue reading →

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Author Rev. Renee Roederer

From Confession to Confession

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Renee Roederer

The Adoption of Belhar and the Public Naming of Abuse The moment was simply stunning. With no verbal form of disagreement or dissent, the 222nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted to adopt the Belhar Confession. With this … Continue reading →

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30 Days with the Belhar Confession

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Presbyterian Peacemaking Program

Reflections on Unity, Reconciliation and Justice This useful companion to the Belhar Confession, published by the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, weaves together Scripture passages and the Confession’s timely themes of unity, reconciliation and justice. Written by a diverse collection of scholars, … Continue reading →

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