General Assembly approves "overture 06-09" which would permit ordination of homosexuals

It seems that I have been caught be surprise yet again. Should the congregation not have been notified that this issue was to be presented to the General Assembly? Whichever opinion one has with regard to this matter, it is of importance to many if not most members.

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MINNEAPOLIS
With a 50-vote margin (373-323-4), the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved an overture from the Presbytery of the Western Reserve that would amend the so-called “fidelity and chastity clause” of the Book of Order (G-6.0106b).

The amendment will now go back to presbyteries, where a majority of the 173 presbyteries must approve it for the change to make it into the Book of Order.

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This is the "overture 06-09" which is being proposed and has been approved by the General Assembly, PCUSA:

Shall G-6.0106b be amended by striking the current text and inserting new text in its place: [Text to be deleted is shown between triple brackets, "[[[ ... ]]]"; text to be added or inserted is shown following.]

[[[“b. Those who are called to office in the church are to lead a life in obedience to Scripture and in conformity to the historic confessional standards of the church. Among these standards is the requirement to live either in fidelity within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman (W-4.9001), or chastity in singleness. Persons refusing to repent of any self-acknowledged practice which the confessions call sin shall not be ordained and/or installed as deacons, elders, or ministers of the Word and Sacrament.]]]

Standards for ordained service reflect the church’s desire to submit joyfully to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all aspects of life (G-1.0000). The governing body responsible for ordination and/or installation (G.14.0240; G-14.0450) shall examine each candidate’s calling, gifts, preparation, and suitability for the responsibilities of office. The examination shall include, but not be limited to, a determination of the candidate’s ability and commitment to fulfill all requirements as expressed in the constitutional questions for ordination and installation (W-4.4003). Governing bodies shall be guided by Scripture and the confessions in applying standards to individual candidates.”

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Does UPC have a representative at the 219th General Assembly? How did he/she vote? What input did our putative representative receive in order to decide how to vote? Did our Session publicize this and/or ask for input from the membership?