Despite the difficulties of living in a diverse community — whether that diversity comes from gender, cultural background, theological persuasion, or any number of other things that can divide us, I continue to believe that we are better together. We help one another work out our salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12).
At a recent gathering of Presbytery Execs (by whatever title) in our Synod, my colleague from Tropical Florida Presbytery spoke about a couple of videos that they created to share with congregations that are in discernment about whether or not to remain in the PC(USA). The videos are not intended to change anyone’s mind, but only to share the thoughts of those who have decided to stay so that those who are in discernment can hear that perspective. In the first video several pastors in the presbytery speak about why they have decided to stay with the denomination. In the second, they address some of the specific talking points that have been raised by those looking to depart.
I share these videos here with permission of Tropical Florida Presbytery (and with a bit of envy at their ability to produce such high quality work). I share these in the hope that they will offer helpful input in your discernment process.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=v5gW8G3xHPc#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Z5b5eIrXVAk
I’m so glad to be working out my salvation with all of you!
Rebecca
Thoughts & Images from the Heart 
Reformed, every reforming ….
In religious life we call this the gift and the challenge of community, where we, as sister (nuns) work out our salvation.
Pat; I thought about you and your community when I was writing this.
always good to be thought of by you! Heading to Tijuana with students in the morning. I hope we can catch up one of these days!