We appreciate that Soulforce has promised not to disrupt the work and worship of the Assembly. We affirm the strong protections and rights of minorities which are guaranteed in our system of church government. However, we do realize that church councils and assemblies can at times err. Therefore, the Presbyterian Coalition and the Presbyterian Renewal Network support the principle that minority viewpoints should always have the opportunity to be heard, even if they have been presented before and consistently rejected by the Church . We invite Soulforce to come to our General Assembly meetings and observe the open decision making process of our church.
All meetings are open to the public at all times.
We do, however, reject attempts by any who would violate the rules of decorum and thereby require the suspension of the orderly conduct of the Assembly meeting, or in any way impede the work of the commissioners. We emphatically reject any expression of hatred toward any individual or group. God loves all people. It is our hope and intention that everyone will be received at this General Assembly meeting in the light of that love.