Welcome to St. Louis! Â During the first weekend of the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), The Committee on Local Arrangements held an opening reception and Liz Theoharis led a conversation about how people of faith can respond to the problem of poverty. Â Presbyterians worshipped with music, dance, Scripture and the Lord’s Supper. Â The Presbyterian Outlook celebrated their 200th anniversary with a special lunch. Â And, the moderator elections were held. Â Here’s a quick glimpse into these events.
Friday June 15: Committee On Local Arrangements opening reception. (Photo credit: Chris Williams)
Friday, June 15: Meet the moderator candidates (Photo credit: Jen Jones)
General Assembly spirituality center (Photo credit: Jen Jones)
Thanks to the volunteers from the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy who keep GA moving smoothly. (Photo credit: Jen Jones)
Friday, June 16: Fossil Free PCUSA advocates for divestment from fossil fuels. (Photo credit: Jen Jones)
Saturday, June 16: Opening worship (Photo credit: Jen Jones)
Saturday, June 16: Opening worship (Photo credit: Jen Jones)
Saturday, June 16: Opening worship (Photo credit: Jen Jones)
Saturday, June 16: Opening worship (Photo credit: Jen Jones)
Saturday, June 16: Opening worship (Photo credit: Jen Jones)
Saturday, June 16: Opening worship (Photo credit: Jen Jones) Co-moderators of the 222ndGeneral Assembly, Denise Anderson and Jan Edmiston, preached a sermon based on Joshua 1:1-9.
Saturday, June 16: Presbyterian Outlook lunch (Photo credit: Jen Jones)
Saturday, June 16: Moderator election (Photo credit: Chris Williams) Former General Assembly moderators
Saturday, June 16: Moderator election (Photo credit: Jen Jones) Heath Rada, moderator of the 221st General Assembly
Saturday, June 16: Moderator election (Photo credit: Jen Jones) Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri's family carries the flag of Puerto Rico forward
Saturday, June 16: Moderator election (Photo credit: Jen Jones) Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri and Cindy Kohlmann
Saturday, June 16: Moderator election (Photo credit: Jen Jones)
Saturday, June 16: Moderator election (Photo credit: Jen Jones) Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri and Cindy Kohlmann
Saturday, June 16: Moderator election (Photo credit: Jen Jones) J. Herbert Nelson presents a gift