On its second day of meeting, the committee suggested that "all gender identities" be included when appointing moderators and approved a resolution that would allow GA to meet electronically, among other business.
Committee members pray for migrants found dead this week in a truck in San Antonio and bring “holy anger” to their work.
Despite a protest at the Presbyterian Center, the International Engagement Committee approved the resolution "On Recognition That Israel’s Laws, Policies, and Practices Constitute Apartheid Against the Palestinian People."
“God loves all people and calls us to do the same.”
The report is billed as a practical guide to repairing relationships with Jews and Muslims.
Outlook speaks briefly with individuals protesting antisemitism outside of GA225 on Tuesday, June 28.
Still to come: should the PC(USA) call itself an accompaniment and sanctuary church?
The committee discusses and votes on more than half the 31 items on its docket during its first day of meeting.
The group also presses the World Council of Churches to redouble efforts to support Palestinian Christians.
Over three days, the Race and Gender Justice committee wrestled with the theological and practical implications of repentance and reparations as it considered 11 resolutions concerning historic harms committed against churches and communities due to racism and gender-based discrimination.
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