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Uniting OGA and PMA: Establish a commission to make needed changes
Co-Moderator of the Moving Forward Implementation Special Committee Marco Grimaldo defines the difference between a commission, committee and task force, and explains why he thinks there should be a commission to unite the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
Disciplinary policies amended as General Assembly grinds through revisions
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.
The 225th General Assembly’s “Hands and Feet” program continues to address the injustice of cash bail
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.
Assembly approves statement on antisemitism, Islamophobia as study document
Thursday morning session featured the Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee report.
General Assembly approves Addressing Violence in the USA recommendations in a long evening session
Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy asked to study investment policies on all weapons-related companies.
Assembly approves changes in age requirements for Young Adult Advisory Delegates
Also allowed: youth participation from new worshipping communities and immigrant fellowships.
General Assembly instructs PC(USA) to divest from five fossil fuel companies
But some, especially young adults, say the church needs to do more as "the land burns."
Assembly okays Racial and Gender Justice report
Resolutions address historic harms, racism, violence and reparative justice.
GA in Brief – July 6, 2022
With one day of plenaries completed, many issues are set to be discussed today and tomorrow.
Hope for shattered pieces
Quincy Worthington, pastor at Highland Park Presbyterian Church north of Chicago, shares an honest reflection after the 2022 mass shooting at the Highland Park July 4 parade. Is there hope for life when we feel like shards of glass?
Assembly declares PC(USA) to be a ‘sanctuary and accompaniment church,’ supporting immigrants and asylum-seekers
Commissioner says: "It’s time to be bold."
General Assembly approves proposed constitutional amendments to require policies and to remove ‘honorable’ from retiree title
Next up: presbyteries must vote on whether to approve the amendments.
Assembly completes action on Mid Councils Committee recommendations
Proposals seek more inclusion, parity, equity and thus more justice
Fourth plenary of General Assembly 225 begins action on committee work
121 items of business were included in the assembly’s approval of the consent agenda, and 7 items were pulled for later discussion.
General Assembly 225 gathers virtually for worship and fourth plenary
Worship leaders articulated hope for the present and future and lament over a painful past.
Order of worship — July 10, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost — July 10, 2022
God’s Plumb Line: A Looking into the Lectionary reflection from Rev. Dr. Baron Mullis.
Don’t look away — Weekly Christian ed lesson
A Christian ed lesson for children.
General Assembly 225 planning team releases online plenary schedule
Final 14 sessions over five days will consider committee reports and other GA business
The Committee on General Assembly Ministry Coordination says “words matter”
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.
Moving Forward/Vision 2020 Committee recommends more equitable sharing of unrestricted funds between PMA and OGA
The committee also recommended moving Mission Engagement/Support from PMA to ASG.
Financial Resources Committee recommends PC(USA) explore different funding models
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?
Financial Resources Committee does not support creating a commission with the power to unify two top church agencies; votes for a task force instead
The committee did approve the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s work plan for 2023 and 2024, with a Matthew 25 focus.
General Assembly Ministry Coordination Committee recommends ‘Plan Omega’ for GA 226
Assembly to receive proposal opposite from this year’s assembly – online committee meetings with in-person plenaries.
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