Will you be governed by our church’s polity, and will you abide by its discipline? Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry, working with them, subject to the ordering of God’s Word and Spirit?
This is one of the ordination vows that one takes when one is ordained as a Deacon, Elder (Ruling Elder) or Minister of the Word and Sacrament (Teaching Elder) in the PCUSA.
It seems that a Pastor in New Jersey has violated that oath: Article from the Presbyterian Outlook .
It seems that we now have a very visible test of whether or not a Presbytery, Synod or the PCUSA in general are going to actually enforce discipline on someone who willfully disregards her oath and our church's Constitution.
It's very disappointing, isn't it? I agree with you that this is a violation of the ordination vows. I'm sure she sees it as permissible "civil disobedience" and is inviting the complaint and subsequent PJC proceedings. It will be interesting to see how it goes.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she sees it as permissible "civil disobedience" and is inviting the complaint and subsequent PJC proceedings.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe she just wanted to get married to the person she loved. What a shock.
The only people who have an issue with this will be busybodies who can't mind their own business.
The only people who have an issue with this will be busybodies who can't mind their own business.
ReplyDeleteOr people who actually believe that the Constitution of the PCUSA, and a vow to follow said Constitution actually mean something.
I disagree that she has broken her vows. I think she is a model of integrity and grace and in fact exemplifies what our vows are all about.
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