Amendment 10-A Responses

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As of May 10, a majority of the presbyteries has approved Amendment 10-A.  Immediately, a number of responses poured out.  

I am not one to easily or quickly type people as 'evangelical' or 'progressive' - yet I realized that I am accumulating so many links that it would be helpful to have some organization.  So, I am using these labels for the purpose of describing the position toward ordination (this issue) and how that position is framed in the linked articles; if I have linked to you and you'd like to be put elsewhere on the page, or in a general "indescribable" section, let me know.  :)


Official, OGA, PNS and Steve "GAjunkie" Salyards

• Jerry Van Marter, Presbyterian News Service, "24 Former GA Moderators Call for Unity After 10-A Passes" (May 12, 2011) - the title explains the contents
• Moderator Cindy Bolbach, Moderator's Blog, "Ordination Standards" (May 12, 2011) - Moderator Bolbach reflects on being present at the Twin Cities 10-A vote and challenges congregations to take seriously the 10-A language of "submitting joyfully to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all aspects of life," using tithing as one example of the breadth of that standard.
• Steve Salyards, gajunkie, "A Couple of Changes in the PC(USA)" (May 10, 2011) - what exactly the polity change is, observations on the power of social media
• Office of the General Assembly (OGA), "Frequently Asked Questions: Amendment 10-A and Ordination Standards" [PDF] (May 10, 2011) - short piece explaining "What does this mean?" and "What's next?" [Spanish, Korean]
• Office of the General Assembly, "Liturgical Resources" [PDF] (May 10, 2011) - includes sentences of scripture, statement on the ministry of the Church, prayers, prayers of confession, and a bidding prayer [Spanish, Korean]
• Cynthia Bolbach, OGA, "A Message about Amendment 10-A to the Constitution of the PC(USA)" (May 10, 2011) [VIDEO] - balanced overview of what the passage of 10-A does and doesn't mean for the PCUSA; thoughtful comments to those celebrating and lamenting the passing of 10-A
• Gradye Parsons, OGA, "A Message about Amendment 10-A to the Constitution of the PC(USA)" (May 10, 2011) [VIDEO] [Spanish, Korean]
• Sharon Youngs, OGA, "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Approves Change in Ordination Standard" (May 10, 2011) - official communication from Gradye Parsons, Cynthia Bolbach, Landon Whitsett, and Linda Valentine [Spanish, Korean]
• Hilary Shuford, Mission Presbytery, "Letter to the Presbytery" (May 9, 2011) - executive presbyter explains what 10A passing means for the local presbytery 
  
• Gradye Parsons, OGA, "Advisory Opinion #24: Actions of the 219th General Assembly (2010) related to G-6.0106b" (undated) - older piece written after General Assembly which advises the PC(USA) on the implications of passing 10-A [Spanish, Korean]

News Outlets

• Jack Haberer, Outlook, "MEMO to the Celebrants" (June 13, 2011) - the first of several pieces offering a thoughtful word and perspective piece to all parts of the church from the editor of the Outlook 
• Peter St. Onge, The Charlotte Observer, "On Homosexuality, a Conversation that's Different than Others" (May 21, 2011) - Observer columnist is also PCUSA elder serving at the Charlotte Presbytery vote on 10-A and found something notable and different in the initial presentations (Kate Murphy; Robert Austell)  
• Tanya Drobness, The Montclair Times, "Montclair's Presbyterian Leaders Split on Gay Clergy Ordination" (May 19, 2011) - interviews with local NJ pastors over 10-A decision
• Neil Cragan, NeilCraigan,com, "International Response to PC(USA) Decision to Allow Homosexual Ordination" (May 18, 2011) - link to BBC Radio Ulster host William Crawley interviewing the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (Donald Hamilton?) and PCUSA Stated Clerk, Gradye Parsons about the passage of 10-A; PCI moderator discusses orthodoxy of the action and anticipated impact on the relationship between the two denominations; link to AUDIO
• Tim Funk, The Charlotte Observer, "Charlotte Presbytery, Too, Ends Gay Ban" (May 18, 2011) - report on Charlotte presbytery vote, a pro-GL (not sure they mentioned BT) letter from Presbyterian community leaders, and quotes from lead presenters, whose full remarks are available here (Kate Murphy; Robert Austell)  
• The Layman, "More Reactions to the Passing of Amendment 10A" (May 17, 2011) - this article is a good compendium of statements w/links of reactions to 10A from both sides and from official sources
• The Birmingham News, "Many Commenters Oppose Presbyterian Church (USA) Move to Allow Gay Clergy" (May 17, 2011) - local news article quotes from online comments 
• Loretta Sword, The Pueblo Chieftain, "Local Pastors Share Regret Over New Ordination Policy" (May 14, 2011) - locl paper reports on 10A with quotes, significantly from Bill Munroe, pastor of FPC, Pueblo, who voted against 10A but calls on folks to move on in ministry and mission and accept the vote
• David Waters, The Commercial Appeal, "Four Congregations Dismissed from Presbyterian Church (USA)" (May 13, 2011) - news story about four congregations dismissed by the Mid-South presbytery to the EPC; congregations cited differences with PC(USA) positions on ordination, governance, scriptural authority and interpretation
• Gordon Stewart, Outlook, "Full Circle" (May 12, 2011) - historical analysis piece that notes alternating perspectives of those supporting "local option" depending on what issue is at stake. 
• Sam Roberson, Charlotte Observer, "Presbyterian Church (USA) Adapts To and Challenges Society" (May 12, 2011) - Charlotte Presbytery executive presbyter writes an op/ed for the local paper; highlights the rigor of the call process and the prophetic and adaptive role of the PCUSA in culture
• ReligionLink.com, "Presbyterians Allow Gay Clergy: Another Milestone Reached" (undated, but reflects 10A change) - news site that has pulled together a fairly comprehensive view of the religious landscape, stats, and views toward homosexuality by various religious groups; includes a number of links to articles and groups
• Daniel Burke, Religion News Service (RNS), "Even After Win, Gay Clergy Likely to Remain Limited" (May 11, 2011) - keying off the PCUSA vote and a quote by Lisa Larges, this perspective piece surveys current mainline religious landscape
• Jeff Kunerth, Orlando Sentinel, "First Presbyterian Church of Orlando May Leave Denomination Over Decision to Ordain Gays" (May 11, 2011) - local paper reports on flagship church's ponderings after 10A, noting relation to the Fellowship (white paper) group.
• Alison Matheson, The Christian Post, "PCUSA Votes to Allow Openly Gay Clergy" (May 11, 2011) - sets decision in the context of other similar mainline shifts
• Laurie Goodstein, Charlotte Observer/New York Times, "Largest Presbyterian Group Clears Way for Openly Gay Clergy" (May 11, 2011) - local May 11 headline and article adapted from New York Times piece
• Chelsi Zash, digtriad.com, "Presbyterians Clear Way for Ordaining Gays, Lesbians" (May 11, 2011) - local news piece with quotes from a number of local Louisville sources
• Peter Smith, Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY), "Rapid Change on Gays" (May 10, 2011) - Louisville religion reporter describes the rapid shift toward inclusivity
• Rose French, Minneapolis StarTribune, "Presbyterians to Allow Gays to Be Ordained Ministers" (May 10, 2011) - expanded from the AP article below; brief additional commentary on this article and whawt the change means at Michael Kruse's blog
• Rachel Zoll, Associated Press, "Presbyterians Clear Way for Gay Clergy" (May 10, 2011) - piece places action in historical and ecumenical context and mentions some of the range of reactions within the PCUSA
• Leslie Scanlon, Presbyterian Outlook, "PC(USA) opens door to ordination of sexually active gays and lesbians. Vote may be prelude to ‘seismic’ change" (May 10, 2011)

Conservative/Evangelical Response

• Ray McCalla, Sinaiticus (blog), "The Presbyterian Impolosion" (June 14, 2011) - the passage of 10A creates a selective connectionalism and foments a crisis in the denomination
• Eric Laverentz, Layman, "A Half-Brother's Whole Measure to Defend the Truth of the Gospel: Jude's Third Way to Address the Fall of the Fidelity and Chastity Clause in the PC(USA)" (May 31, 2011) - other than a ridiculously long title (Eric's a friend), this is a really thoughtful, theological reflection on calling and purpose in the Church; I highly recommend reading and digesting 
• Hector Reynoso, El Principe de Paz Presbyterian Church, "Let Us Stand Together in these Confusing Times [PDF]" (May 22, 2011) - reflection on 10-A passing and challenge to pastors to declare themselves
• W.P. Campbell, Layman, "Be Strong and Courageous" (May 20, 2011) - Campbell, the author of "Turning Controversy into Ministry: A Christlike Response to Homosexuality" (website) encourages the Church to take a kingdom focus rather than a denominational focus
• Chris Enoch, Chris's Comments, "Another Fine Mess" (May 19, 2011) - communion meditation at the meeting of the Presbytery of Redstone; call to unity, not through polity, but through Christ
• David R. Collins, David R Collins (blog), "Institutions, the Interwebs & 4 Billion Dollar T-Shirts" (May 19, 2011) - sees the passage of 10-A as a "win... if we can see the institution with new eyes, and stay anyway"
• Carmen Fowler, Layman, "Answering Questions about the Passing of Amendment 10-A" (May 18, 2011) - overview of four attitudes/postures being taken by conservatives: 1) de facto congregationalism; 2) be dismissed (graciously or otherwise) to another reformed denomination; 3) some Fellowship model of re-aligning in place within the PCUSA (see Fellowship section below); 4) called as witness
• Robert Austell, Presbytery of Charlotte, "Opening Presentation against 10A" (May 17, 2011) - 10-minute lead-off presentation against 10-A in Charlotte Presbytery; cross-posted here from 10A resource page as an example of argument as to why voting/debating is still important even after 10A has passed
• Loretta Sword, Pueblo Chieftain/The Aquila Report, "Local Pastors in Colorado Share Regret Over New PCUSA Ordination Policy" (May 17, 2011) - reaction and quotes from two local pastors in Pueblo 
• Christopher Rosik, Church and World, "Feasting on the Carcas of the PC(USA)" (May 16, 2011) - if the former G-6.0106b was comparable to overt racism, then there cannot be gracious co-existence
• Mateen Elass, The Personal Blog of Mateen Elass, "Historic Moments - Part 1, Part 2" (May 14-15, 2011) - two part response to 10-A passing; calls for not giving in and "retaking the city" (part 1) and places the decision in the context of worldwide Christianity (part 2)
• David R. Collins, davidrcollins.com (blog), "We Lost. What Now?" (May 13, 2011) - reflections from an evangelical who isn't "going anywhere... this denomination is my home"
• Tom Hobson, Outlook, "A Response to 'Please Don't Go'" (May 12, 2011) - Hobson challenges progressive leaders Barbara Wheeler and John Wilkinson to proactively work to honor the conscience of conservatives 
• The Layman, "Fellowship PCUSA Seeks a New Reformed Body Without Leaving PCUSA" (May 12, 2011) - analysis of the May 4 Fellowship letter and some conservative response to it
• Will Jackson, Apologies to Eutychus, "I Ain't No Prophet" (May 12, 2011) - lament of one conservative, at both the vote and the options ahead, as he sees them
• Casey Jones, Outlook, "Jude and Frodo" (May 12, 2011) - pastor expressing calling to stay and "contend for the faith"
• J.R. Daniel Kirk, Storied Theology (blog), "Homosexuality in the News" (May 11, 2011) - Fuller professor sees several church-culture connections and dis-connects between the 10-A vote and a Ugandan bill outlawing homosexuality 
• Mark Tooley, National Review, "Another Mainline Implosion" (May 11, 2011) - president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy comments on the 10A vote in the context of U.S. mainline denominations.
• The Presbyterian Layman, "Reactions to the Passing of Amendment 10A" (May 11, 2011) - repeats several of the links below, but excerpts key paragraphs from a number of them (conservative and progressive); helpful to see it on one page
• Mark D. Roberts, Patheos: Reflections on Christ, Culture, and Church, "Presbyterians Will Revise Ordination Standards: A Brief Response to this Change in the PC(USA)" (May 11, 2011) - Roberts reviews implications of 10A passing and also shares some of his conviction to stay and minister in the denomination
• Presbyterian Renewal Network, "Press Release: Here We Stand" (May 11, 2011) - joint statement by 12 leaders of renewal ministries
• Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD), "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Drops Sexuality Standard" (May 11, 2011) - concern that sexual tolerance will turn to intolerance for traditional biblical morality
• Presbyterian Lay Committee, Layman, "Undermining the Foundations" (May 11, 2011) - this vote marks a decisive turn against Scripture, the Confessions, and the Reformed tradition; call for discernment; recognition that right response include staying and leaving
• Viola Larson, Naming His Grace (blog), "Looking Toward the Future through the Words of Philippians 3 and 4" (May 10, 2011) - reflections, including "the orthodox have been set free to truly follow Christ... to include nothing but what is in Jesus Christ"
• Winfield Casey Jones, Outlook, "An Investigation of What Our Constitution Now Says" (May 10, 2011) - clarification of what the removal of G-6.0106b does and doesn't mean
• The Presbyterian Coalition, "Press Release: Regarding the Removal of Fidelity-Chastity Language from the Constitution of the PC(USA)" (May 10, 2011) reflections and commitment in light of 10-A passing
• Presbyterians for Renewal (PFR), "Response to Removal of Fidelity-Chastity Standard" (May 10, 2011) - what has changed and what hasn't; not time for panic, but also not time for church-as-usual
• Robert Austell, Lighthouse/Searchlight Church, "Sinners, Sinners Everywhere" (May 10, 2011) - see if you can figure out what I'm trying to say; it might go nicely with my prayer, too

Non-PCUSA Conservative Response

• Mike Osborne, University Presbyterian Church (PCA), "Reflections on Developments in the PCUSA" (May 27, 2011) - thoughtful piece from a PCA vantage-point
• Father Timothy Reid, St. Anne's Catholic Church, "May 15, 2011 Homily" (May 15, 2011) - sermon in local Catholic church focuses on the passage of 10A in the Presbyterian Church (USA); grieves a disconnect with church history, tradition, and scripture and compromised witness for all Christians
• Diane Chandler, Renewal Dynamics, "Response to PCUSA Announcement on Gay Clergy" (May 12, 2011) - professor at Regent University School of Divinity is incredulous at the recent vote 
• Don Fortson, Christianity Today, "The Road to Gay Ordination in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)" (May 12, 2011) - church historian describes move toward gay inclusion in the PC(USA) and predecessor denominations
• Joseph Black, Onesimus Online, "What Happens When Sin Isn't Sin Anymore?" (May 12, 2011) - Orthodox Christian and former PCUSA pastor reflects on the passage of 10A and the nature of power in interpreting the Bible
• Albert Mohler, Mohler.com, "Following Jesus While Rejecting the Bible? Yet Another Tragedy in Mainline Protestantism" (May 11, 2011) - summary and view from prominent preacher and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president, reacting to news releases and official OGA statements
• Mike Moses, OpenMike, "Presbyterians with a Small 'p' and Homosexuality" (May 11, 2011) - local response from one of the sister Reformed denominations that share the name "presbyterian"(EPC)

Centrist (ok, had to make a spot in the center)

• Tom Currie, gahelp.net, "Muddle in the Middle" (May 18, 2011) - letter from the dean of the Charlotte campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary offering reflections on the 10-A vote from a centrist perspective
• Beau Weston, Gruntled Center, "Presbyterian Church Votes to Tolerate Gay Ordination" (May 18, 2011) - says of 10-A passing, "the loyalist center changed its traditional view that the sin of homosexual practice cannot be tolerated" 
• Jeff Keuss, Theology and Culture (blog), "Amendment 10-A and Dulles' Community of Disciples: Do We Have a Reason to Divide the Church?" (May 12, 2011) - drawing on Dulles models of seeing the church (institution, mysticla communion, sacrament, herald, servant), Keuss asks if disagreement about sex is warrant to divide; also an excellent video of Third Day and Brandon Heath performing Rich Mullins' Creed

Pastor/Session/General Presbytery/Other Letters to Congregations and Communities
(from all perspectives; and I mention perspectives of pastors because I thought this would be helpful for the variety of situations where pastors or elders may be trying to communicate with congregations of same, mixed, or different viewpoints from the pastor; I am being careful to describe folks only as they already have publicly - if anyone wants something taken down, say the word - robert@gahelp.net)

• Scott Castleman, Soul Bacon/FPC-Ocean Springs, "Congregational Letter" (June 2, 2011) - call for prayer and for commitment to church life as a family of faith
• Board of the Outreach Foundation, "A Response to the Change in the PC(USA)'s Ordination Standards" (May 26, 2011) - independent mission organization describes their theological convictions
• Jerry Andrews, FPC, San Diego, "The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Stumbles" (May 18, 2011) - pastoral letter to FPC, San Diego, noting vote and commitment to maintaining local standards
• Bob Henderson, Covenant Presbyterian Church (Charlotte, NC), "Weekend Update" (May 20, 2011) - pastor of large and diverse congregation shares news of the national and local vote and something noteworthy about the local debate; in the letter he refers to this article
• Millie Snyder, Presbytery of Charlotte, "Believing the Resurrection" (May 17, 2011) - sermon at the Presbytery of Charlotte vote meeting (10A, nFOG, Belhar); "we are living in Saturday time" between death and resurrection
• Richard Gibbons, First Presbyterian Church (Greenville, SC), "We the People... Highly Resolve" (May 15, 2011) - sermon calling the 10-A vote a "defining moment" and outlining three possible courses ahead for the congregation
• Robert Gagnon, robgagnon.net, "Response to the Pastor of the Pittsburgh Presbytery..." (May 12, 2011) - response to the letter listed just below (Sorge); questions appeals to unity over purity and examines numerous Pauline passages and ways of handling sexual immorality in the early church 
• Sheldon Sorge, The Pittsburgh Presbytery, "A Letter from the Pastor to Presbytery" (May 12, 2011) - letter urging unity of the Spirit and deeper discernment at the local level
• Steve Lindsley, The Online Grapevine (FPC, Mt. Airy, NC), "The View from the Treetop - What Amendment 10-A Means" (May 12, 2011) - pro 10A
• The Session of Eastminster Pres. (Wichita, KS), www.eastmisnter.org, "A Letter from Session on Our Denomination" (May 12, 2011) - explanation of vote, assertion of local church standards, invitation to informational meetings; contra 10A
• Session of Bethel Presbyterian Church (Seattle), "Open Letter: Bethel Presbyterian Church stands firm: Both Love and Biblical Morality Will Continue" (May 11, 2011) - congregational letter shared openly, upholding commitment to welcome, love, and upholding Biblical standards
• Glen Hallead, Wrestling With Wrelevance (blog), "The Letter to the Congregation I Serve (FPC, Wellsboro, PA)" (May 11, 2011) - not going to share all of these I find, but this is a good example of a conservative pastor's letter to the congregation regarding the passing of 10-A [plus I read Glen's blog]; contra 10A
• MaryAnn McKibben Dana, The Blue Room, "Letter to the Congregation" (May 11, 2011) - recognition of mixed reaction; invitation to congregation to "walk to the talk"; see also her "Here I Stand" post before; pro 10A
• Hector Reynoso, El Principe de Paz Presbyterian Church, "Let Us Stand Together in these Confusing Times" (May, 2011) - pastor writes to congregation to declare position, but also to fellow conservatives to exhort, "Let us all together lovingly yet firmly stand for Jesus by reaching out to each other."
• Ron Scates and HPPC Session, Highland Park PC, "Remaining Faithful" (May 11, 2011) - session/pastoral letter highlighting impact to the PC(USA) and to the local church
• Laurie A. Kraus, Riviera Presbyterian Church, "A Pastoral Letter for Riviera Presbyterian Church" (May 10, 2011) [+VIDEO] - letter and video from pro 10A pastor to inclusive congregation on the passing of 10-A
• Keith Hill, St. Giles Presbyterian Church (Richmond), "Regarding the Passage of Amendment 10-A: Sadness and Hope" (May 10, 2011) - pastoral letter to congregation to explain passage of 10-A and prayerful discernment about path moving forward

Progressive Response 

• David True, Outlook, "10-A and the Future of the PCUSA" (May 27, 2011) - interprets the passage of 10-A as at least a step back from intrusive scrutiny of personal behavior and perhaps as much as a fresh speaking of the Holy Spirit
• David Lewicki, a minister's life, "What Really 'Won' in Recent PCUSA Vote Was the Process" (May 23, 2011) - notes that the vote really was about majority rule and local autonomy; notes there is still a long way to go to the PCUSA being "pro-gay"
• Chris Glaser, Progressive Christian Reflections, "The Gospel of Glee" (May 18, 2011) - the recent passage of 10-A is just a "whisper of justice"; "Glee" offers the picture that the church should be picturing
• Randall Tremba, LA Times, "Op/Ed: Presbyterian Church U.S.A.: Faith and Gay Rights" (May 15, 2011) - PC(USA) pastor from an evangelical background writes about a change of perspective through relationships with parishioners
• Marcia Mount Shoop, marciamountshoop.com, "The Sound of Emerging" (May 14, 2011) - vivid metaphor of cicadas used to describe the emerging of the PC(USA) from where it was when G-6.0106b was passed in 1997)
• Derrick Weston, Transitions, "Yeah, But What If We're Wrong?" (May 13, 2011) - honest internal wrestlings with humility
• Bill Tammeus, Bill's 'Faith Matters' Weblog, "The Slow Presbyterians" (May 13, 2011) - former faith columnist for the Kansas City Star says it's about time that the PCUSA catches up to a liberation movement that needs our leadership 
• Katie Mulligan, Letters from Inside Out, "Joyful Submission" (May 13, 2011) - heartfelt and honest personal narrative related to the G-6.0106b history and the passing of 10A
• Megan Dosher, Megateer (blog), "Gordon Dosher's Comments in Favor of Amendmenet 10-A" (May 12, 2011) - the Presbytery of Twin Cities floor speech (pro 10A) of a 2010 GA commissioner who served on the GA committee on ordination standards
• Neil Cragan, www.neilcraigan.com, "GLBT Ordination - a Thought on the Passage of 10-A" (May 12, 2011) - the new 10-A looks to scripture and the confessions - will we pay attention to what they say?  Evangelicals have some hard choices to make.
• Steve Lindsley, Thoughts and Musings, "My Journey with Amendment B, and Why I'm Glad it's Over" (May 12, 2011) - thoughtful recollection of the author's experience with G-6.0106b from 1997 to the present; also check out Steve's newest CD, "Let Go" - which he offers as a free download
• MaryAnn McKibben Dana, The Blue Room, "My Most Controversial PCUSA/10A Post All Week" (May 12, 2011) - contemplations about those threatening to leave and those that plead with them to stay; good discussion going in the comment section! 
• Emily C. Heath, The Bilerico Project: Daily Experiments in LGBTQ, "The Limits of Full Inclusion" (May 12, 2011) - takes some issue with the quick celebration of "full inclusion" and recognizes many hurdles still exist
• Sam Greening, The Greening of the Blogosphere, "Amendment 10A Has Passed" (May 11, 2011) - UCC pastor celebrates 10-A passing in the context of other mainline denominations
• John Vest, johnvest.com (blog), "Submitting Joyfully to the Lordship of Jesus Christ" (May 11, 2011) - review of 10A change and description of how the author understands this phrase (in 10A)
• David Ensign, Faithful Agitation (blog), "About Last Night..." (May 11, 2011) - personal reflection of impact of 10A on ministry and friends
• John Buchanan, Fourth Church, "Reflections on the Passing of Amendment 10-A" (May 11, 2011) - former moderator (1996) and one of the founders of the Covenant Network gives an accounting of the vote and commitment to the right of those who did not approve the change to dissent
• James Sledge, Boulevard Church (Columbus, OH), "Spiritual Hiccups - Now What?" (May 11, 2011) - focuses on the close vote and the meaning of being family in the larger church
• Mark Smith, Mark Time, "10A - Relief, Joy and Fear" (May 11, 2011) - celebration and ruminations on conservatives and community
• J. Cashing, Monk At Heart, "10-A and the One Ring of Mordor" (May 11, 2011) - compares the ordination standard debate to the epic LOR battle, except opponents are not "enemies"
• Adam Walker Cleaveland, pomomusings, "Changing Minds and Widening Hearts: Presbyterians to Ordain Gays and Lesbians" (May 11, 2011) - shares some of the Tweets and personal reflections from the May 10th evening vote; points to the discussion and work ahead 
• Janet Edwards, Trice Gibbons, Michael Adee, More Light Presbyterians, "Breaking Good News! Amendment 10-A is Ratified" (May 10, 2011) - celebration and call for work ahead
• Bruce Reyes-Chow, Patheos, "My Hopes as Presbyterians Vote for Inclusion" (May 10, 2011) - former moderator expresses joy and calls for graciousness; also lists some of the responses and invites comments
• Janet Edwards, A Time to Embrace (blog), "What Today's Vote Means for the Church" (May 10, 2011) - grateful for this change which will make the church stronger and more unified
• Laura Viau, The Viau from Here (blog), "10A is In? Let's Get to Work" (May 10, 2011) - personal testimony about the meaning of 10-A passing
• Lisa Larges, TAMFS, "May 2011: Ratification" [VIDEO] (May 10, 2011) - Lisa Larges celebrates today's vote and calls the church forward to mission
• MLP, Covenant Network, Presbyterian Welcome, PVJ, TAMFS, "Press Release: Presbyterians Join Protestant Movement to Accept Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Ministers" (May 10, 2011) - news release quoting leaders of several progressive and inclusive groups
• Covenant Network Board of Directors, Covenant Network, "Gratitude for the Passage of Amendment 10-A" (May 10, 2011) - gratitude and call for unity and dialogue with those who disagree