Ally Organizations

Ally Presbyterian Organizations
 This is a list of other organizations working for a truly inclusive Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Please mail me additions or corrections.

  • Auburn Affirmation study - Silicon Valley Chapter of the Witherspoon Society

  • Auburnspirit.org - A movement to reclaim the church

  • Covenant Network of Presbyterians is a network of Presbyterians who care about our church and its witness, considering what it means to be faithful Presbyterians in a time of challenging controversy. How can we and our congregations live with the new ordination standard, G- 6.0106b, in our Book of Order and still be faithful to our own understanding of the Gospel. Pam Byers, Exec. Director. Administrative Office: c/o Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA 94115, 415-351-2196, fax 415-351- 2198, www.covenantnetwork.org

  • First Light Ministries -- First Light is a program of confidential, practical assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in the face of a society that oppresses and denies them the dignity and worth that rightfully belong to all God's creation. It offers a spiritually grounded counter to the notion that homophobia is supported--even mandated--by Christian scripture, and that hatred and bigotry are appropriate and acceptable Christian responses to other human beings.

  • Hesed -- (Hebrew: The Covenant of Steadfast Love) is an informal coalition of PCUSA ordained and lay church leaders dedicated to the affirmation -- in obedience to Scripture and within the Reformed Tradition and Presbyterian polity -- of the inclusiveness of God's Grace and of the love of Jesus Church for all his followers. Virginia L. Lewis, Moderator/Webmistress, 600-B Hedgewood Dr., Georgetown, TX 78628, 512-863-1802, 512-863-1846 fax, lewisv@southwestern.edu

  • The Lazarus Project "A Ministry of Reconciliation," The Rev. Donn Crail, Director, West Hollywood Presbyterian Church, 7350 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046.

  • Presbyterian AIDS Network (PAN) is one of 10 networks of the Presbyterian Health Education & Welfare Association (PHEWA). PHEWA is a related ministry of the National Ministries Division, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). PHEWA provides resources to individuals, congregations, and middle governing bodies in the fields of social welfare and justice ministries. PHEWA also works to make the church more responsive to the needs of the excluded and suffering. Alice Davis and Phil Jamison, co-moderators; Bob Gillespie, treasurer; Marge Marsh, secretary; Daniel Kendrick, at large member to the Executive Committee and PHEWA board; James Hicks, Annie Long, Dora Carrera, Marco Grimaldo, Lorna Jean Miller, Howard Warren, leadership team members. Address: c/o PHEWA, Room 3041, 100 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202-1396.

  • Presbyterian Gayman is produced by the Presbyterian Gay Committee, founded in 1998 by a group of Presbyterians who seek to bring humor and satire into the lives of all PC(USA) members and friends

  • The Presbyterian Partnership of Conscience, a partnership project of MLP, That All May Freely Serve, the Witherspoon Society, Semper Reformanda, Voices of Sophia, the Stole Project, and friends, helps coordinate faithful action and statements of conscience and supports *pro bono* legal counsel in defense of individuals, congregations, and governing bodies targeted for judicial action in the courts of the church. Contact Bear Ride Scott, Coordinator, c/o United University Church, 817 W. 34th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007, 213- 748-0209 ext. 13, fax 213-748-5521, bears@usc.edu

  • Presbyterian Welcome -- Inclusive Presbyterian Churches in New York City working together. Cliff Frasier, Coordinator, Jan Hus Church, 351 E. 74th St., New York, NY 10021, 212-288-6743.

  • Semper Reformanda(Always Being Reformed), is a network of groups and individuals within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) formed to share information and develop support on current issues of liberation, justice, and the integrity of creation. We are called by God's spirit to renewed commitment to, understanding of, and witnessing for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, open to new expressions of our faith. We welcome those who are committed to compassion, mutual respect, and continuing reformation, moving toward shalom. Kenneth R. Smith, Moderator, 16240 N. Park Dr., #102, Southfield, MI 48075, 248-569-1223; June Ramage Rogers, Vice Moderator, P.O. Box 23, Hanover, IN 47243-0023, 812-866- 3334; John N. Gregg, Secretary/Communicator, 1018 S. 28th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215-1612, 414-385-0311, PNet: John Gregg; Mae Gautier, Treasurer, 4242 Elmwood Rd., Cleveland, OH 44121, 216- 691-9558.

  • Shower of Stoles
    . . . a collection of nearly 400 liturgical stoles from gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of faith from all parts of the country

  • That All May Freely Serve -- T.A.M.F.S. focuses on a national effort to give voice to those disenfranchised by the Church's policies toward ordination of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons and to educate others regarding biblical and theological connections supporting full inclusion. Contact the Rev. Dr. Jane Adams Spahr, Lesbian Evangelist, P.O. Box 3707, San Rafael, CA 94912-3707, 415-457- 8004, 454-2564 fax

  • Voices of Sophia is a community of women and men in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that affirms feminist/womanist/mujerista theologies and seeks to be faithful to God's Spirit in our lives. We call the church to reclaim the fullness of God's image, embrace the diversity of the world, work for justice and inclusiveness in church and society, and celebrate the voices and gifts of women. Voices of Sophia sponsors national and regional gatherings, as well as an annual breakfast at General Assembly. Ecumenical partners are invited to join. Membership is $35/year and includes the newsletter ILLUMINATIONS, an annual Gathering, and advocacy opportunities. Send to Voices of Sophia, 223 Choctaw Rd., Louisville, KY 40207. Contact Mieke Vandersall, 218 St. James Place, #3B, Brooklyn, NY 11238--phone (718) 623-3732.

  • The Witherspoon Society is a society of justice-seeking Presbyterians ... advocating for peace, justice, the integrity of creation, and the full inclusion of all God's people in church and society. Trina Zelle, Secretary-Communicator, zellereller@earthlink.net, (915) 855-8167 (Home) or (915) 562-4757 (work)

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