Presbyterian Church (usa)

Presbyterians are convinced that worship, work, and witness are inseparable within the one life of the church. Through worship and the proclamation of the Word, faith matures into a commitment that touches other lives with the Good News of Christ. Presbyterians believe that every person called into the community of faith is gifted by the Holy Spirit for worship and for work. However, they often find it a challenge to live up to their theology about equal privilege and responsibility. In the decades since the churches which now make up the Presbyterian Church (USA) opened ordination to women, the denomination has made noticeable progress toward realizing the priesthood of believers in public worship. For example, people gathered for a recent ordination service were called to worship by a poised six-year-old reciting the Psalm for the day, while the charge to the congregation was given by an eighty-six-year old. An African-American woman pastor gave the invocation; a Korean elder led…