 On February 24, at Stony Point Conference Center, Stony Point New York, Hudson River Presbytery affirmed the 218th General Assembly's Ordination Amendment 08-B by a vote of 94 YES, 12 NO with 1 Abstention.
Spread out across 7 counties and 91 congregations, with more than 15,000 members, Hudson River Presbytery is a community of passionate people. Our many perspectives can challenge us, but our common commitment to the Gospel binds us, and invigorates our lives together.
It takes all of us -- in all of our diversity, and with all of our passions -- to offer a glimpse of God's Kingdom here on earth. So, bring all that you are, and all that you have, and let's join in this journey together.  Our Calling: As members of the body of Christ, Hudson River Presbytery is called to live resurrection with passion and partnership in a changing world.
___________________________________________________________________________
Note about today's presbytery meeting from Rev. Ray Bagnuolo, Minister of the Word and Sacrament, and Board Member, National MLP Board of Directors:
 Following a process of small group discussion around three questions:
1. What Biblical themes or passages inform your understanding of ordination?
2. What life experiences affect or inform your understanding of ordination?
3. How will the vote on Amendment 08-B affect the church, those seeking ordination and/or the church's witness in the world?
We broke for lunch. Upon the return, a ballot vote was cast and the outcome:
94 Yes; 12 No; and 1 Abstention
There was no discussion on the floor, and the exchanges in the small groups were thoughtful and considerate. It was a fine discernment process. Please feel free to pass along this good news. Peace, Ray
_____________________________________________________________________________
Special thanks to all those working to end discrimination against LGBT Presbyterians and their families now in Hudson River Presbytery. You are an inspiration.
We want to alert all of you working in local presbyteries to pass 08-B to prepared for any of the "No Action" efforts in your presbytery and be ready to address them.
Thanks be to God for this stand for justice and call to the end to discrimination in Hudson River Presbytery! Together We are building a Church for all God's people.
with hope and grace,
Michael
PS -- Special thanks to Bruce Hahne, recent National MLP Board Member and Elder, First Presbyterian Church, Palo Alto, CA, a More Light Church for number-crunching and analysis of trends so far for Amendment 08-B -- go to http://yeson08b.blogspot.com/
Michael J. Adee, M.Div., Ph.D., Executive Director & Field Organizer
Answering God's Call to Serve!
For resources, stories, presbytery vote tally, and news from More Light Presbyterians
|
Home |
About MLP |
Welcoming Churches |
Movement Events |
MLP Resources |
Donate to MLP |
