Covenant Network of Presbyterians
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Educating, equipping and engaging the Presbyterian Church (USA) to fully affirm and include LGBTQIA+ people in its life and leadership.
Nine leaders of major American religious traditions, including the Rev. Jihyun Oh, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PCUSA, signed an interfaith statement affirming transgender, intersex and nonbinary people as holy and beloved children of God. Read more: l.covnetpres.org/interfaithst....
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Nine leaders of major American religious traditions, including the Rev. Jihyun Oh, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PCUSA, signed an interfaith statement affirming transgender, intersex and nonbinary people as holy and beloved children of God. Read more: l.covnetpres.org/interfaithst....
Executive Director Brian Ellison, Board members Karla Koll and Doug Chial support a wide welcome for LGBTQIA+ people internationally as CNP leaders join PCUSA delegates and Reformed communities from 109 countries at the World Communion of Reformed Churches General Council in Thailand.
October 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Executive Director Brian Ellison, Board members Karla Koll and Doug Chial support a wide welcome for LGBTQIA+ people internationally as CNP leaders join PCUSA delegates and Reformed communities from 109 countries at the World Communion of Reformed Churches General Council in Thailand.
Register today! CNP congregation leaders, members and all supporters are invited to gather by Zoom nationwide to hear updates on how we seek to strengthen our ministry for and with LGBTQIA+ people.
Join on Thursday, September 18, at 3:00 p.m. ET by registering at: forms.gle/ZwHromKCFKyi...
Join on Thursday, September 18, at 3:00 p.m. ET by registering at: forms.gle/ZwHromKCFKyi...
September 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Register today! CNP congregation leaders, members and all supporters are invited to gather by Zoom nationwide to hear updates on how we seek to strengthen our ministry for and with LGBTQIA+ people.
Join on Thursday, September 18, at 3:00 p.m. ET by registering at: forms.gle/ZwHromKCFKyi...
Join on Thursday, September 18, at 3:00 p.m. ET by registering at: forms.gle/ZwHromKCFKyi...
CNP is proud to support the first National Queer Presbyterian Gathering, "Abiding in Truth and Love." This historic event will bring together LGBTQIA+ Presbyterians Nov. 18-20, 2025, at the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Center in Louisville, Ky. Learn more at pcusa.org/nqpg.
August 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
CNP is proud to support the first National Queer Presbyterian Gathering, "Abiding in Truth and Love." This historic event will bring together LGBTQIA+ Presbyterians Nov. 18-20, 2025, at the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Center in Louisville, Ky. Learn more at pcusa.org/nqpg.
We’re here for Presbyterian Youth Triennium! Find us in the Exhibit Hall to pick up a pronoun sticker, chat about LGBTQIA+ inclusive youth ministry, connect with our work or find a supportive person to talk with. Executive Director Brian Ellison and Board member Marci Glass are ready to meet you!
July 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
We’re here for Presbyterian Youth Triennium! Find us in the Exhibit Hall to pick up a pronoun sticker, chat about LGBTQIA+ inclusive youth ministry, connect with our work or find a supportive person to talk with. Executive Director Brian Ellison and Board member Marci Glass are ready to meet you!
CNP is proud to sponsor and provide pronoun stickers for Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2025 in Louisville, Ky., July 28-31. Visit Brian Ellison in the exhibit hall to find resources for LGBTQIA+ youth and share ideas about creating welcoming spaces, or reach out to brian@covnetpres.org.
July 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
CNP is proud to sponsor and provide pronoun stickers for Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2025 in Louisville, Ky., July 28-31. Visit Brian Ellison in the exhibit hall to find resources for LGBTQIA+ youth and share ideas about creating welcoming spaces, or reach out to brian@covnetpres.org.
Welcome, FPC in Jeffersonville, Ind.! This "big-hearted church" celebrating 195 years is CNP's newest member among 400+ PC(USA) churches. FPC's membership "includes all those who affirm Jesus Christ" in their welcoming and diverse community. Learn more about joining CNP at covnetpres.org/mission.
May 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Welcome, FPC in Jeffersonville, Ind.! This "big-hearted church" celebrating 195 years is CNP's newest member among 400+ PC(USA) churches. FPC's membership "includes all those who affirm Jesus Christ" in their welcoming and diverse community. Learn more about joining CNP at covnetpres.org/mission.
Presbyteries across the PC(USA) are voting on two amendments to strengthen inclusion and representation. This graphic addresses FAQ Question 8: Why are these amendments necessary? For the complete FAQ guide on Amendments 24-A and 24-C, visit tinyurl.com/faqcnp.
March 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Presbyteries across the PC(USA) are voting on two amendments to strengthen inclusion and representation. This graphic addresses FAQ Question 8: Why are these amendments necessary? For the complete FAQ guide on Amendments 24-A and 24-C, visit tinyurl.com/faqcnp.
Welcome, Southminster Presbyterian Church (Arlington Heights, Ill.)! This LGBTQIA+-inclusive congregation that "opens its heart to all because God is love" is CNP's newest member congregation among 450+ PC(USA) churches. Learn more about how your church can join at covnetpres.org/about-cnp/mi...
March 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Welcome, Southminster Presbyterian Church (Arlington Heights, Ill.)! This LGBTQIA+-inclusive congregation that "opens its heart to all because God is love" is CNP's newest member congregation among 450+ PC(USA) churches. Learn more about how your church can join at covnetpres.org/about-cnp/mi...
Visit CNP's exhibit table at The Peabody Memphis APCE Annual Event to pick up a pronoun pin. Workshop B explores inclusive youth ministry events and Workshop E focuses on welcoming LGBTQIA+ people in congregational life. Connect here or via email at brian@covnetpres.org.
January 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Visit CNP's exhibit table at The Peabody Memphis APCE Annual Event to pick up a pronoun pin. Workshop B explores inclusive youth ministry events and Workshop E focuses on welcoming LGBTQIA+ people in congregational life. Connect here or via email at brian@covnetpres.org.
Welcoming Riverside (Ill.) Presbyterian Church to the Covenant Network of Presbyterians! The Rev. Mark Zimmerly shared this "unanimous decision, made with gratitude and great joy." Riverside joins 450+ other PC(USA) congregations affiliated with CNP. Learn more at covnetpres.org/about-cnp/.
January 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Welcoming Riverside (Ill.) Presbyterian Church to the Covenant Network of Presbyterians! The Rev. Mark Zimmerly shared this "unanimous decision, made with gratitude and great joy." Riverside joins 450+ other PC(USA) congregations affiliated with CNP. Learn more at covnetpres.org/about-cnp/.
December 10 is Human Rights Day, the anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, a declaration long supported by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in its commitment to human rights and dignity for all people.
December 10, 2024 at 3:03 PM
December 10 is Human Rights Day, the anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, a declaration long supported by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in its commitment to human rights and dignity for all people.