acswp Archives

Why and How the Church Makes Social Policy Witness (1993)

Posted February 9th, 2022

This document sets forth a clear vision for social policy and social witness. The accompanying study guide is helpful in describing the “whys” and “hows” of social policy formulation and… Read more »

Social Creed for the 21st Century: Connecting to the Creed (2008)

Posted February 9th, 2022

The Social Creed for the 21st Century was adopted in 2008 by ecumenical representatives of 35 Protestant and Orthodox church communions. This booklet provides Biblical, theological and historical background as… Read more »

Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy Agenda Summary (2014 to 2016)

Posted February 9th, 2022

The Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP) serves the prophetic calling of the whole Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) by providing the General Assembly with careful studies of pressing moral challenges,… Read more »

Celebrating the Miracle

Posted April 22nd, 2015

Celebrating the Miracle: Worship Resources for Addictions Awareness Services has been designed to be used as an order of service either for Sunday morning or a special evening service. Feel free to use all or any parts of this worship resource as appropriate for your congregation.

Addiction, Grace & Healing

Posted April 22nd, 2015

Alcohol and Drug Awareness congregational resources.

This material can be used throughout the church. It is appropriate for all educational activities, Sunday school classes, workshops, study groups, women’s groups, and men’s groups. Suggested sermon themes, hymns and prayers are offered to help center a Service on Addiction Issues.

Fairness in Ministerial Compensation: Solidarity and Incentives

Posted April 8th, 2015

A response to two referrals from the 2012 Special Committee on the Church for the 21st Century. How can we raise the salaries of ministers in churches barely able to… Read more »

The Gospel from Detroit: Renewing the Church’s Urban Vision

Posted April 8th, 2015

Detroit (the city where the 2014 General Assembly was held) is an example of de-industrialization, population decrease, and official bankruptcy. Using Detroit as a prism, including its redeveloping areas, the… Read more »

Tax Justice: A Christian Response to a Second Gilded Age

Posted April 8th, 2015

This is a theologically-based proposal to make our tax system more progressive and able to raise adequate funds. Using a covenant framework and 5 Christian principles, Tax Justice addresses both… Read more »

5 Peacemaking Affirmations for Presbytery Deliberation

Posted October 29th, 2014

This brief document contains the key action of the 221st General Assembly (2014) and summarizes the back- ground rationales for each of the five affirmations. The goal is to make… Read more »

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Resolution on Reproductive Health

Posted October 2nd, 2012

On Providing Just Access to Reproductive Health Care (Item 21-03) The 220th General Assembly (2012) approved the following resolution, as amended, with comment and original rationale (not policy).