A Resolution Presented to the 190th General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Whereas, The 190th General Assembly will consider approval of a proposed “Statement on Human Sexuality” submitted by the Unified Committee on Theology and Social Concerns; and
Whereas, The 187th General Assembly adopted a study paper titled “A Question of Hermeneutics” which is quoted in the proposed “Statement on Human Sexuality” before this Assembly, saying: “ . . . we should resolve – first and foremost – to love one another, and as an expression of that love to listen to each other, affirming the even greater common ground we enjoy and embrace as Cumberland Presbyterians;”
Whereas, the 143rd General Assembly of the CPCA amended the UCTSC report to include LGBTQ+ theologians’ voices in the crafting of the Statement on Human Sexuality; therefore, be it
Resolved, that the 190th General Assembly encourage the select committee considering the proposed “Statement on Human Sexuality” and all commissioners to listen to the voices of LGBTQ+ Cumberland Presbyterians and their allies, as an expression of love for one another, by considering as a part of its deliberation on this matter the following resources:
- Welcoming Cumberland Presbyterians Website, www.welcomingcps.org
- Open Letter for Freedom of Conscience on Human Sexuality
http://j.mp/freedom-of-conscience - Open Letter: Youth and Young Adult Statement on Inclusion
http://bit.ly/cpyouth2021 - Rev. Chris Warren’s paper, A Theological Statement on Inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ Community in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. Joy Warren, commissioner from Murfreesboro Presbytery
LGBTQ+ video testimonials
LGBTQIA+ members and former members of the CPC were invited to share their stories in order to help commissioners know a few of those whom their decision will affect most directly.
| WCP Stories: Christi – YouTube | WCP Stories: Michael – YouTube |
| WCP Stories: Mandy and Jamie – YouTube | WCP Stories: Allison & Elicia – YouTube |
| WCP Stories: Obed – YouTube | WCP Stories: Michael L |
“Our Stories Project”
LGBTQ+ written stories
Our stories are an expression of our commitment to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a commitment to truth. They are a step towards deeper connection as we seek to break down any walls that may exist between us.
https://www.welcomingcps.org/our-stories/
