PCUSA changes marriage definition in its constitution
A majority of the 171 presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have approved same-sex marriage, revising the description of marriage in the denomination’s constitution.
On March 17, Palisades Presbytery in New Jersey became the 86th presbytery to approve an amendment to the PCUSA’s Book of Order.
The new language, which will take effect June 21, reads:
