1001 Worshiping Communities is a sign of congregational vitality
On the first night of the assembly, in the plenary commissioners, staff, and observers had the opportunity to view the final video..
Assembly gives mixed reception to ordination panel recommendations
DETROIT—The General Assembly Committee on Church Polity and Ordered Ministry focused its work on items involving ordination requirements and the process of..
Consent agenda approved during Wednesday plenary
Compiled by Outlook staff There has been a new twist at the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – the..
Minority report rejecting divestment will go before General Assembly
DETROIT — The General Assembly will be asked to choose between two clear-cut proposals on divestment — one that would require the..
General Assembly acts on assembly procedures, planning panel will take up plea for child care
Should the General Assembly provide child care for commissioners and others who attend the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s national policy-making meeting, held every..
Assembly confirms elections of leaders for Board of Pensions, Foundation
The General Assembly voted June 18 to confirm the elections of Frank C. Spencer as the new president and CEO of the..
What I told the Middle East Issues Committee
Guest commentary by Jeanne Bishop On Monday, I had the opportunity to speak in opposition to divestment during the open session of..
“We are the doers of the General Assembly”
Guest blog by Maggie Alsup What is a student assistant? This is a question that my colleagues and I have gotten a..
Congregation Vitality commissioners take to downtown Detroit
DETROIT– Commissioners of the Church Vitality committee finished their work on Monday night and were sent out in pairs to the streets..
Peacemaking committee votes to recommend that the Assembly take action aimed at restoring relationship with Cuba
After several hours of public hearings and debate, the 221st General Assembly (2014)’s Committee on Peacemaking and International Issues voted to ask..
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