Big Changes for GA 2026
Public Advice & Overtures Library
For the first time, I am releasing my own public thoughts and commentary on this year’s PCA GA Overtures.
Given the scope and weight of the overtures before the church court this June, I wanted to put my own cards on the table.
To make these thoughts as accessible as possible, I am distributing them in two ways:
A Standalone PDF: A comprehensive, downloadable document you can print, mark up, or read on your tablet during travel. (Link to PDF here)
Integrated Directly Into a Brand-New Web App: Overtures Library
My commentary is fully cross-referenced and readable right alongside the overtures inside a tool built at Polity Matters to help everyone track the conversation (as well as those of Howie Donahoe and David Coffin. Both men gave permission for me to use their advice, and I am glad we have a varying of perspectives represented.)
The app is currently in Beta, and you can access it right now at: overtures26.replit.app
Because it’s built as a modern web app, you don’t need to download anything from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Instead, you can easily pin it directly to your iPhone, Android, or Mac device. Once added, it behaves just like a native app— complete with its own icon on your home screen or dock, launching in a clean, full-screen view without the clutter of browser tabs. (See below for instructions.)
We Value Your Feedback!
As this is a Beta release, I am actively working to improve the user experience and ensure the data is as helpful as possible. Please dive in, look around, and let me know what features you’d like to see next or if you run into any bugs.
Check it out here: https://overtures26.replit.app
Here is how you can install the PCA Overtures Tracker on your device:
📱 For iPhone & iPad
Note: This must be done using the native Safari browser.
Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad and navigate to: https://overtures26.replit.app
Tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen (the icon with three dots).
Tap Share.
Tap View More arrow and tap Add to Home Screen.
(Optional) Customize the name of the app if you’d like, then tap Add in the top right corner. (Make sure you have “Open as Web App” toggled ON.)
The app icon will now appear on your Home Screen. Tap it anytime to open it as a standalone app!
🤖 For Android Phones & Tablets
Note: This works best using the Google Chrome browser.
Open Chrome on your Android device and navigate to: https://overtures26.replit.app
Tap the Menu button (the three vertical dots) in the top right corner of the screen.
Look for and tap Add to Home screen (or Install app, depending on your device).
Follow the on-screen prompt to confirm by tapping Add or Install.
The tracker will now have its own icon on your app drawer or home screen, ready to launch without the Chrome browser interface.
💻 For Mac (macOS Sonoma or later)
Note: Apple added native web app support to Safari starting with macOS Sonoma.
Open Safari on your Mac and go to: https://overtures26.replit.app
Click on File in the top menu bar.
Select Add to Dock... from the dropdown menu.
Review the name and icon in the popup box, then click Add.
The PCA Overtures Tracker will instantly appear in your Mac’s Dock. When you click it, it opens in its own lightweight window separate from your standard Safari tabs.