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Special Called Meeting Materials Still Available Online

Materials from the January 26, 2008 Special Called Meeting at Christ Presbyterian in Edina are now available on the Presbytery Packet page.

Decision of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area Regarding Dr. Paul Capetz

Press Release

 

On January 26, 2008, at a Special Called meeting of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area, meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota the Presbytery voted on the following motions:

 

“The Committee on Ministry recommends that Dr. Capetz declared departure from G-0106b be not found to constitute a failure to adhere to the essentials of Reformed faith and polity under G-6.0108 of the Book of Order.”

 

On the Motion of the first recommendation from the Committee on Ministry:

 

197 yes, 84 no, 2 abstentions

 

 

 

“The Committee on Ministry recommends that Dr. Paul Capetz be restored to the exercise of ordained office of Minister of Word and Sacrament.”

 

On the Motion of the second recommendation from the Committee on Ministry:

 

196 yes, 79 no, 3 abstentions

 

 

 

“The Committee on Ministry recommends that Dr. Capetz service as Associate Professor at United Theological Seminary in New Brighton, MN be validated.”

 

On the Motion of the third recommendation from the Committee on Ministry:

 

Passed by voice vote.

 

Sarai Schnucker, Interim Executive Presbyter has this to say on the day’s proceedings:

 

 

“We are overwhelmed by the grace and love that this Presbytery exhibited today. The members of the Presbytery have conducted themselves with respect and restraint, even while handling such a controversial issue. As a Presbytery we listened to each other and heard each other. In the midst of this time of debate and discernment, there was true worship by the body of Christ as we sang songs and broke bread together.

 

We are unaware of what might take place as a result of today, but we have come together as the Body of Christ and we are grateful for the presence of the Spirit with us. Thanks be to God.”

 

Dennis Sanders

IT/Communications Specialist

Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area

communications@ptcaweb.org

Agenda and Consent Agenda for Special Presbytery Meeting Online

The Agenda as well as the Consent Agenda for the January 26 Special Presbytery meeting are now available.  To download, please go here and here.

Standing Rules for January 26 Special Called Meeting

On Thursday night, the Presbytery Council of the the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area adopted standing rules for the Special Called Meeting of the Presbytery on Saturday, January 26.  Click here to read the rules.

Online Registration for Special Presbytery Meeting Now Closed

Online registrations for the January 26 Special Presbytery Meeting are now closed. Minister Members and Elder Commissioners can still register by phone by calling Office Manager, Risa Anderson at 612-871-7281 or you can register at Christ Presbyterian on Saturday morning. Visitors can register at the church on Saturday morning.

Valley Community Featured in Star Tribune Article

Valley Community Presbyterian in Golden Valley was featured in the January 19 edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.  The article, about pipe organs, talks about Valley's efforts to get a pipe organ, one formerly used by Oliver Presbyterian Church in North Minneapolis. (Oliver merged with Hope Presbyterian in Richfield last year.)  Richard Buller, the pastor at Valley says this about pipe organs:

"It's a wonderful addition to our church, and we're very blessed to have it...It's a beautiful instrument that looks as if it was meant to be there."

Scott Newman, the leader of Valley's praise band, who also happens to be a former church organist, believes there are many ways to sing a new song to the Lord:

"There are many different ways to spread the word of God... It's the same message delivered with a different vehicle."

Thanks to Stated Clerk Nancy Gritman, for pointing this out!

Online Registration for Special Called Meeting Ends January 23

Dear Friends,

Just a reminder that the last day to pre-register for the January 26 Special Called Meeting at Christ Presbyterian in Edina is tomorrow, January 23.  You can still register at Christ Presbyterian on Saturday morning.

To register online, please go to the  Registration page on the PTCA website: http://www.ptcaweb.org/statedmeetingregistration.htm.

Please note: Due to logistical constraints, only those visitors who register online will recieve lunch if requested beforehand.  Vistors who sign up on Saturday morning will not be able to recieve lunch.  However, there are a number of eating establishments nearby that will be able to accomodate guests.  This does not apply to Minister Members or Elder Commissioners. Godspeed.

Presbytery Office Closed on January 21

The Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area will not be available on Monday, January 21.  The office will be closed to honor the Martin Luther King Holiday.  We will reopen on Tuesday, January 22.

Mission Yearbook and Children's Yearbook Available

The Presbytery office has extra copies of the 2008 Mission Yearbook and Children's Mission Yearbook available for $5 each.  If you are interested, please contact Office Manager Risa Anderson at 612-871-7281 or via email at office@ptcaweb.org.

Kwanzaa Raises Its Voice in Song in the Fight Against AIDS

Last month, members and friends of Kwanzaa Presbyterian in North Minneapolis gathered to record a CD that would help bring awareness to the the threat of AIDS in the African American community.  Called "Love Songs For Those Infected and Affected by HIV/AIDS," the proceeds from the CD will go to help the church's outreach efforts to help prevent the disease.

The Twin Cities Weekly, City Pages, wrote a brief blog entry last month that you can view here. Below is a video showing Kwanzaa's choir and friends in action, singing the childhood tune,  "Jesus Loves Me."
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You can see photos from the event by going here. We will let you know when the CD becomes available.