Holy Baptism and Services for the Renewal of Baptism

by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

1985 · Westminster John Knox Press

Holy Baptism and Services for the Renewal of Baptism is a liturgical resource that helps pastors perform Baptism services. It includes liturgical texts, music selections, and much more. The Presbyterian Supplemental Liturgical Resource (SLT) series includes liturgies that were used on a trial basis in preparation for the development of the Book of Common Worship. Though superseded by the Book of Common Worship, SLR resources remain valuable, both for the variety of liturgical texts they contain and for the commentary on the text, which contains rich historical, theological, and practical background.

Book of Confessions, Study Edition, Revised

by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

2017 · Westminster John Knox Press

This revised study edition of the Book of Confessions contains the official creeds, catechisms, and confessional statements of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the new Confession of Belhar that was added at the 222nd General Assembly (2016). Each text is introduced by an informative essay providing in-depth historical and theological background information. The book also includes two appendixes that explore the purpose of confessions. This study edition is ideal for seminarians and leaders looking for more extensive information about the history and theology of the confessions along with the official documents, all conveniently located in one volume.

Definitive Guidance

by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

2004 · Geneva Press

Using the statements from the 1977, 1978, and 1979 General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S. and the United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., this ten-session study guide seeks to help Presbyterians understand the denomination's position on homosexuality and the role that "definitive guidance" plays in policy decisions about this issue. Included is a foreword by Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick, which places these issues in context for todays Presbyterians, as well as the original statements from the 1977, 1978, and 1979 General Assemblies.