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History of Presbyterian and Reformed church governance, congregations, ministers, and theology. See the following related collections: Presbyterian General Assemblies; Church buildings; Protestant Reformation; and Sermons. Featured image: Synod of Catawba clergy and lay commissioners.

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Title:
The 190th General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
Description:
Interpretive video of the 190th General Assembly of the UPCUSA. Includes footage of Sandra Brawders (14:03) speaking on the plenary floor and advocating for inclusive ordination rights for gay and lesbian Presbyterians and Virginia Davidson (22:09), chairperson of the UPCUSA Task Force to Study Homosexuality, making a statement on the Task Force's work.
Creator:
Eaton, Charles. (producer), Smith, Devore. (producer)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (190th : 1978 : San Diego, Calif.), United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Task Force to Study Homosexuality., Davidson, Virginia West, 1916-2009., Brawders, Sandra., More Light Presbyterians--Archives.
Topics:
Ordination of gays--Presbyterians., Ordination of lesbians--Presbyterians., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:314694
Title:
Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity : Video Two.
Description:
Video two of a two part set of lectures and presentations produced by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Office of the General Assembly. (film producer), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church. (creator)
Subject names:
Jesus Christ--Person and offices., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church--Archives.
Topics:
Discernment (Christian theology)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:288236
Title:
Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity : Video One.
Description:
Video one of a two part set of lectures and presentations produced by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Office of the General Assembly. (film producer), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church. (creator)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church--Archives.
Topics:
Discernment (Christian theology)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:288235
Title:
Overture Advocates' Presentation to the Committee on Ordination Standards, 213th General Assembly, June 2001.
Description:
Overture Advocates' presentation against G-6.0106b ("Amendment B").
Creator:
Hart-Andersen, Timothy. (onscreen presenter), Covenant Network of Presbyterians. (film distributor), Nave, Doug. (onscreen presenter), Andrews, Susan. (onscreen presenter)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (213th : 2001 : Louisville, Ky.), Hart-Andersen, Timothy--Archives.
Topics:
Ordination of gays--Presbyterian Church., Ordination of lesbians--Presbyterian Church., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:287984
Title:
Installation of Nelson Ahvakana as lay preacher in the village of Kaktovik, 1979.
Creator:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Media Services
Subject names:
Ahvakana, Nelson., Kignak, Ernest.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Alaska., Indigenous Presbyterians--Alaska., Religious life.--Alaska Natives
Geographic subjects:
Alaska--Church history., Kaktovik (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:166468
Title:
1991 General Assembly silent protest.
Description:
Silent march by gay and lesbian Presbyterians and their allies in plenary of the 203rd General Assembly of the PC(USA), introduced by moderator Herb Valentine. Media services identifier PM 91-013.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterian Mission Agency. Media Services.
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (203rd : 1991 : Baltimore, Md.), Valentine, Herbert Duncan, 1935-
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Baltimore (Md.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:145297
Title:
Life Stories (1994)
Description:
Video created by the Lazarus Project, a Presbyterian ministry dedicated to reconciling the church with its LGBTQ community. Began in 1977 at West Hollywood Presbyterian Church. Dissolved in 2007 after 30 years of ministry.
Subject names:
West Hollywood Presbyterian Church (Los Angeles, Calif.), Lazarus Project.
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious Aspects--Presbyterian Church--20th century
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:145237
Title:
A Faithful Vote
Description:
Presbyterians for Renewal video advocating against the 2001 Amendment A (Amendment 01-A), which would have permitted ordination equality, arguing for Amendment B, the ultimately-passed "fidelity and chastity" clause.
Subject names:
Presbyterians for Renewal., Andrews, Jerry, 1953---Archives.
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious Aspects--Presbyterian Church--20th century., Ordination of gays--Presbyterian Church., Ordination of lesbians--Presbyterian Church.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142469
Title:
Memorial service for Rachel Henderlite, 1991.
Description:
Memorial service for Rachel Henderlite, Sydnor Chapel, Presbyterian School of Christian Education, 1991 November 15.
Creator:
Presbyterian School of Christian Education (Richmond, Va.). Video Education Center. (creator)
Subject names:
Henderlite, Rachel, 1905-1991.
Topics:
Memorial service.
Geographic subjects:
Richmond (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:138997
Title:
Memorial service for Rachel Henderlite, 1991.
Description:
Memorial service for Rachel Henderlite, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Chapel, 1991 Nov. 11.
Creator:
Henderlite, Rachel, 1905-1991, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Subject names:
Henderlite, Rachel, 1905-1991., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Topics:
Memorial service.
Geographic subjects:
Austin (Tex.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:138996
Title:
Reunion communion, tape 3, 1983.
Description:
Closed-circuit broadcast of communion at Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (195th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.), transferred from 3/4" magnetic (U-Matic) videotape.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (195th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.) (creator)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (195th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.), Presbyterian Church in the U.S. General Assembly (123th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
Lord's Supper., Presbyterian Church—United States., Christian union--Georgia--Atlanta.
Geographic subjects:
Atlanta (Ga.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10112
Title:
Reunion communion, tape 2, 1983.
Description:
Closed-circuit broadcast of communion at Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (195th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.), transferred from 3/4" magnetic (U-Matic) videotape.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (195th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.) (creator)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (195th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.), Presbyterian Church in the U.S. General Assembly (123th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church—United States., Lord's Supper., Christian union--Georgia--Atlanta.
Geographic subjects:
Atlanta (Ga.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10111
Title:
Reunion communion, tape 1, 1983.
Description:
Closed-circuit broadcast of communion at Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (195th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.), transferred from 3/4" magnetic (U-Matic) videotape.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (195th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.) (creator)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (195th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.), Presbyterian Church in the U.S. General Assembly (123th : 1983 : Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
Lord's Supper., Christian union--Georgia--Atlanta., Presbyterian Church—United States.
Geographic subjects:
Atlanta (Ga.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10110
Title:
Consultations with Synods and Presbyteries: A Brief Orientation, 2000.
Description:
Orientation videorecording featuring Gary Torrens, coordinator of Governing Body Relations, John Detterick, executive director of the General Assembly Council, and Clifton Kirkpatrick, stated clerk.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Office of Governing Body Relations. (creator)
Subject names:
Kirkpatrick, Clifton, 1945-, Torrens, Gary., Detterick, John.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:6986

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