General Assembly 227 to consider several health-related topics
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PC(USA) national offices unification: What’s next?
General Assembly 226 passes unifying budget paving the way for October report.
Board of Pensions health care dues recommended for further exploration
General Assembly Entity Coordination presents non-consent agenda items to #GA226.
#GA226 advances two-part inclusivity change to Book of Order
The Olympia overture now heads to presbyteries following GA for majority approval.
#GA226 reverses course, commits to working for a fossil-free future without full divestment
On Tuesday, the assembly approved and then disapproved categorical divestment from the fossil fuel industry, choosing to engage companies instead.
Discussion on non-discrimination overture POL-01 heats up ahead of GA committee meetings
Some say the changes challenge ‘freedom of conscience.’ Others feel the overture offers clarity to the PC(USA)’s stand against discrimination.
#GA226 environmental and climate justice committee preview
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PC(USA), A Corporation recommends a budget based on ministry priorities
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