Authoritative Interpretation - Presbyterian Coalition

Authoritative Interpretation

Overtures to the 219th G.A. (2010) on restoring the Authoritative Interpretation of 1978 on ordination and homosexual practice.

1978 Definitive Guidance

This is the document that originally responded to the question of whether avowed, practicing homosexuals are eligible for ordination.

Overture adopted by Presbytery of San Diego

Requesting the restoration of AI's concerning G-6.0106. The Presbyteries of Beaver-Butler, Central Florida, Cherokee, Mid-South, Redstone, St. Andrew, Tropical Florida, Upper Ohio Valley, Washington, and Yukon have concurred with this overture.

The Presbytery of Cherokee

Concurring with the San Diego Overture, with a separate rationale.

The Presbytery of Redstone

Concurring with the San Diego Overture, with a separate rationale.

The Presbytery of Tropical Florida

Concurring with the San Diego Overture, with a separate rationale.

The Presbytery of the Yukon

Concurring with the San Diego Overture, with a separate rationale.

Sample overture #1

A new authoritative interpretation of G-6.0108

Sample overture #2

On restoring the authoritative interpretation of 1978-79

Sample overture #3

On adding authoritative interpretation

Sample Overture #4

requesting a new Authoritative Interpretation