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General Assembly Opens denomination from being ordained. must go to the 173 presbyteries for
Door to Ordination We, of the 218th General Assem- a vote and needs a simple majority
of Gays and Lesbians bly, voted 380 to 325 to delete to take effect. Voting will take place
by The Reverend Marge Palmer G-6.0106b from the Book of Order between now and GA 2010.
Stone Church Parish Associate and to replace it with a new
G.-6.0106b, which would read “Those Editor’s Note: This year’s General
It was a privilege to serve as a Com- who are called to ordained service in Assembly also abolished a group of legal
missioner to General Assembly last the church, by their assent to the con- interpretations of church law, called
month, and I was so proud of our stitutional questions for ordination Authoritative Interpretations, by the Gen-
presbytery and the royal welcome and installation, pledge themselves eral Assembly Permanent Judicial Com-
given all Commissioners and many to live lives obedient to Jesus Christ mission, which had enforced the ban on
others who came to San Jose for this the Head of the Church, striving ordination of homosexuals. This action
important gathering of the PCUSA! to follow where he leads through does not require further ratification.
One of the most contentious issues the witness of Scriptures, and to Since 1998, the Stone Church Session
we had to deal with (and which Gen- understand the Scriptures through has affirmed that all members of Stone
eral Assemblies have debated for many the instruction of the Confessions. Church, regardless of race, ethnic back-
years) was the question of G-6.0106b In so doing, they declare their fidel- ground or sexual orientation, are eligible
in the Book of Order, which requires ity to the standards of the Church. for ordination and installation to church
church officers – Elders, Deacons and Each governing body charged office and has instructed the nominating
Ministers of the Word and Sacrament with examination for ordination committee to disregard the provisions of G-
– to live in “fidelity within the cove- and/or installation establishes the 6.0106b. The Covenant of Dissent and
nant of marriage between a man and a candidates sincere efforts to adhere Support on the Stone Church website pro-
woman or chastity in singleness.” This to these standards.” vides more about Stone’s position. (Thanks
prevents most gays and lesbians in our This, however, is not a done deal. It to Pat Magee for this elucidation.)
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Dr. John Dominic Crossan Adult Study Provides Glimpse of
Returns to Lecture at Stone Upcoming Classes to Inspire and Edify
Dr. John Dominic Crossan, eminent New Here is a look at all of the exciting
Consecration Sunday
Testament scholar, returns to Stone Church Adult Study classes to be offered on Oct 26 - Nov 23: Paul and
the weekend of Octo- Sunday mornings (11:15 - 12:15), the Roman Empire as seen by
ber 24 and 25 as Hen- from August through December John Dominic Crossan, with Pat
rietta Perdue Lecturer 2008. Magee.
on the subject, Paul (This series is a follow-up to the
and the Justice of Equal- August 3: Practicing Resurrection Henrietta Perdue Lectures by Dr.
ity: Jesus’ Apostle against (drop-in class) Crossan on Oct. 24 and 25.)
Rome’s Empire. August 10: Reclaiming the World, Nov. 30: No class, Thanksgiving
Many theories exist (drop-in class) weekend
about who Paul was, August 17: No class, All-Church Dec. 7 – 21: Paul and the Roman
what he believed, and what role he played Picnic Empire as seen by John Dominic
in the origins of Christianity. Using archae- August 24: Introduction to Ste- Crossan (continued)
ological and textual evidence and taking phen Ministry Dec. 28: No class, New Year’s
advantage of recent major discoveries, Dr. August 31: No class, Labor Day weekend
Crossan discovers the real Paul as a dedicated weekend
successor of Jesus, carrying on Jesus’ mission Sept. 7 - Oct 12: The Corinthian Please join us in the Fireside
of inaugurating the Kingdom of God on Correspondence, with Dale and Room for an hour of inspiration
earth against the reign of Rome. Barbara Bracey and edification.
The cost will be $20 for the Friday night lecture, Oct. 19: Stewardship, with Rev.
$30 for the Saturday three-lecture series, or $35 Dr. Ken Henry, on Stewardship - Pat Magee, Adult Education
for both programs. - Pat Magee
Harp Recital
You are cordially invited to
the harp recital of
Mary Kate Kane
at 2 PM, Saturday, August 30,
in the Sanctuary of
Stone Church.
Mary Kate, a student of
Karen Thielen, will present
Many thanks to Jan Keifer (top left), Jim Waite (middle a varied repertoire. A
left), and Rod Thorn (all others) for these lovely pictures. Reception Follows.
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Stone’s Worship & Stone Church Day
Picnic in the Park at Habitat
The annual Stone Church August 30 has been designated as Stone
Worship and Picnic in the Park is Church Day at Habitat. Up to fifteen
Sunday, August 17, starting at 10 members of Stone Church will work at
am, in History Park (at the south the Santa Clara build site for Habitat for
end of Kelley Park). Humanity Silicon Valley. It is a relatively
An opening Worship service will new site, with two buildings now framed
be immediately followed by a classic in, and preparations underway for a “tri-
summertime picnic. We’ll provide plex.” Hence, persons who work that
tri-tip, chicken, hot dogs, and veggie day may be doing some interior fram-
burgers, and we ask you to bring side ing, building concrete forms, or cutting,
dishes and desserts to share. bending, and tying rebar for the new
Mary Jo Blazek will lead games for foundation.
kids and adults, and there will be The workday will begin at 8 am on
lots of fun for all ages and abilities. the build site and continue until 4 pm.
Signups are taking place in the Clothes must be comfortable; shoes
Social Hall after Worship. Tell us must be closed toe. Lunch will be from
how many are coming, your prefer- noon until 12:30 pm.
ence for grill items, and what you are Some folks may want to contribute
bringing for potluck. Maps will be to the effort, yet feel unable to do con-
available at the sign-up table. Bill and Marge Palmer seem to be struction. There will be an opportunity
For questions, contact Mary-Ann for such folks to help prepare lunch
Hudson. having a good time at last year’s picnic! for the whole crew (Stone volunteers,
some regular volunteers, and partner
families).
Stone Church Annual Golf Tour- Signups will begin a couple of weeks
Save These Dates! nament, Saturday, October 11, ahead of the project day. Once the
Villages Golf and Country Club. “crews” have been selected, more infor-
Ice Cream Social and Hymn Golf for all levels, and dinner after- mation will be available in the Sunday
Sing, tentatively September ward, which is open to non-players bulletin. - David McCreath
7. This is always a fun and (although why would you not want
delicious event! to play?!) in the fabulous Villages
Back-to-Church Sunday, tentative- Clubhouse. Contact Maureen Ryan The Stone Church ofWillow Glen
ly September 14. This is a celebration for questions. Presbyterian Church (USA)
of the return of church school and Henrietta Perdue Lecture, Octo- 1937 Lincoln Avenue
choir, as well as many other activi- ber 24-25, featuring Dr. John Domi- (corner of Clark & Lincoln)
ties, after the summer hiatus. nic Crossan (see article on page 2). San Jose, CA 95125-3499
Website:
stonechurch.org
Church Office:
phone: 408-269-1593
fax: 408-269-8412
The Rev. Dr. Ken Henry, Pastor
Claudia Hoagland, Office Manager
The Stone News Staff:
Emily Moak Meacham, Editor
Pat Magee, Rhonda Lakatos,
Fred Oliver, Lizanne Oliver,
Jody Meacham: Assistant Editors
Stone’s Handbell Choir Rehearsal: Derk Johnson, Carole Brandt, Mary Sylvia Snyder, Chief Photographer
Johnson, Stan Searing, Kendall Searing, Katherine Calhoon, Bill Dan Raby, Rod Thorn, Mary Jo Blazek,
Downes, Jean Raby, Director. (Janice Goertz and Della Smith were Jan Keifer, Fred Groppuso: Add. Photos
unavailable for the picture.) Dan Raby, who took the picture, reports, Catherine Amos, Dulcie Janzen,
Sylvia Snyder, Fred Gardner,
“They work pretty hard but could still use more people.“ Jan Keifer, Jerry Keifer: Production
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