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Voices of Orthodox Women
A network of women and men who work for reformation in the PCUSA, especially in the area of women's issues.
The Witherspoon Society
http://www.witherspoonsociety.org/
Presbyterians for social concerns and justice. The Witherspoon Society seeks to enable the Presbyterian Church (USA) to continue its mission for peace and justice, for the integrity of creation and the inclusion of all people in the church and society.
The Presbyterian Layman
The online presence of the Presbyterian Lay Committee, an advocacy group supporting conservative positions in the denomination. Commentary and editorials, archives of the Layman, resources for pastors and lay people.
The Presbyterian Coalition
http://www.presbycoalition.org/
An organization promoting conservative leadership and confessional standards. Press releases, position papers, information on PCUSA polity with regard to issues on which this organization advocates.
That All May Freely Serve
Working for ordination of qualified gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered candidates. News items, regional affiliates, reference material.
Presbyweb
Paid subscription required. Daily listing of headlines from Presbyterian Web sites.
Presbytery Pastoral Care Network
http://www.pastoralcarenetwork.org/
An organization of ministry professionals within the Presbyterian Church (USA) who are concerned for or engaged in providing pastoral care for ministers and their families.
Presbyterians Pro-Life
An organization supporting pro-life measures within the Presbyterian Church (USA). Information on efforts before the General Assembly and other governing bodies, position papers, other material opposing abortion and advancing alternatives.
Presbyterians for Renewal
A group of concerned Presbyterians seeking to participate in God's renewing, transforming work in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International
Home page for the charismatic renewal in the Presbyterian and Reformed churches, especially the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Presbyterian Global Fellowship
This conservative/evangelical fellowship of churches and church leaders proposes closer adherence to traditional confessions and Holy Scripture. It offers information on its organizational meeting, its beliefs, and its vision of a way forward either within the PCUSA or in schism.
One by One
A ministry supporting the view of traditional marriage as the only acceptable sexual relationship. Resources for churches, pastors and lay people, publications, seminar schedule, speakers bureau.
New Wineskins Association of Churches
http://www.newwineskinsassociation.com/
Organization of PCUSA conservatives exploring the future of their personal and their churches relationship with the PCUSA. Provides details of their beliefs, background with regard to General Assembly resolutions, and material on their upcoming convocation.
New Church (R)evolution
http://sites.google.com/site/newchurchrevolution2/
Group supports overturning the PCUSA ban on the ordination of homosexuals. Shares news, material on recent events, plans.
More Light Presbyterians
Seeking the full participation of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry, and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Covenant Network
http://www.covenantnetwork.org/
Working for the peace and unity of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in a time of faithful disagreement and continuing discernment.
Confessing Church Movement
http://www.layman.org/Home/Evangelism/Confessingchurches.aspx
Gathering of Presbyterians who affirm particular confessions and seek to bring about change in denominational theology and practice. Unofficial site supported by the Presbyterian Layman and the Lay Committee.