Assembly moves Mission Engagement and Support to Administrative Services Group
Minor changes were made to Church Discipline; other reconsiderations failed.
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Guiding Statement from Vision 2020 team approved by committee
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“God loves all people and calls us to do the same.”
Study document on antisemitism, Islamophobia advances
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Ecumenical and Interfaith Committee advances Presbyterian-Episcopal dialogue
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Rules of Discipline Committee approves historic revision unanimously
The approval of this recommendation will mark the first major overhaul since 1996.
Rules of Discipline Committee rejects removal of statute of limitations on offenses
The committee voted that the modified five-year limit does not apply to sexual misconduct cases.
The votes are in …
The 225th General Assembly has selected its co-moderators.
Preview of the Rules of Discipline Task Force’s work for GA225
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