PC(USA) General Assembly declares government of Israel actions toward Palestinians “apartheid”
The contentious resolution was balanced against earlier statements condemning antisemitism and Islamophobia.
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.
Assembly declares PC(USA) to be a ‘sanctuary and accompaniment church,’ supporting immigrants and asylum-seekers
Commissioner says: "It’s time to be bold."
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