Authoritative Interpretations Adopted by General Assemblies

Each Authoritative Interpretation of the Constitution was adopted in the year indicated.

1978 Authoritative Interpretation

In which the General Assembly was asked to give guidance to individual Christian persons, congregations and presbyteries concerning the status of self-affirming, practicing homosexual persons within the church.

1993: "Definitive Guidance" Carries the Weight of "Authoritative Interpretation"

See final paragraph of page 14.

2006 Approval of PUP Recommendation

This recommendation, approved by the GA, can be found on  page 35 of the PUP Report.