Minor changes were made to Church Discipline; other reconsiderations failed.
Commissioners affirmed a wide swath of resolutions from the Ministry Coordination Committee on LGBTQIA+ issues, gender-inclusive language and diverse families. They concluded with a proposal for a hybrid 226th General Assembly.
At stake: what financial structure is needed to support a denomination of mostly small churches?
GA Plenary 13 decided the reelection of Moffett and the Board of Pensions’ relationship to the Office of General Assembly among other business.
The Rules of Discipline and the Health, Safety, and Benefits reports inspired conversation and decisions by the PC(USA) on reproductive justice, sexual misconduct prevention and family leave.
The contentious resolution was balanced against earlier statements condemning antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Plenaries 10 and 11 wrap up as GA falls further behind schedule, slowly working through changes to the Book of Order’s Rules of Discipline.
Even from a recording studio, the “Hands and Feet” program encouraged the 225th General Assembly to act on behalf of the poor and those targeted by unjust systems.
Thursday morning session featured the Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee report.
Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy asked to study investment policies on all weapons-related companies.
Also allowed: youth participation from new worshipping communities and immigrant fellowships.
But some, especially young adults, say the church needs to do more as "the land burns."
Resolutions address historic harms, racism, violence and reparative justice.
With one day of plenaries completed, many issues are set to be discussed today and tomorrow.
Commissioner says: "It’s time to be bold."
Next up: presbyteries must vote on whether to approve the amendments.
Proposals seek more inclusion, parity, equity and thus more justice
121 items of business were included in the assembly’s approval of the consent agenda, and 7 items were pulled for later discussion.
Worship leaders articulated hope for the present and future and lament over a painful past.
Final 14 sessions over five days will consider committee reports and other GA business
Among other business, the committee voted to bestow awards, change the nomenclature of “AIDS” to “HIV” in PC(USA) publications and work towards a more inclusive understanding of family.
The committee also recommended moving Mission Engagement/Support from PMA to ASG.
With a shrinking denomination, the committee recognized that the per capital funding model is no longer sustainable. But, they discussed, how will we move forward?
The committee did approve the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s work plan for 2023 and 2024, with a Matthew 25 focus.
Assembly to receive proposal opposite from this year’s assembly – online committee meetings with in-person plenaries.
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