Divine whiplash: Letting the Holy Spirit toss me around at GA
Lost somewhere in the Renaissance Center, Detroit - What is the theme of the 221st General Assembly? I’m pretty sure it’s my..
What I learned when I did chair the Committee on Middle East Concerns: A response to recent articles in the Outlook
As moderator of the 220th (2012) General Assembly’s Middle East Peacemaking Issues Committee I took special interest in the May 12 issue..
If at first you don’t succeed, go to Plan B, then C to count votes
Behind the scenes Saturday night, General Assembly staff was scrambling – decently and in order, of course – to solve technology challenges..
Presbyterian Mission Agency celebrates milestone in 1001 movement
The initiative that started a church-wide movement celebrates at its roots. The movement to add 1001 new worshiping communities in 10 years..
Heath Rada elected moderator of 221st General Assembly (Updated)
Using old-fashioned, hand-written ballots, the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) elected Heath K. Rada – the only ruling elder..
Two discussions show breadth of disagreement on choices for the PC(USA) in Israel-Palestine
DETROIT — One massive, complex, generations-long catastrophe. Two widely divergent views on how Presbyterians might help make it at least a little..
If it’s Presbyterian, it’s probably in the Assembly Exhibit Hall
A banner boldly calling all to “Abound in Hope,” the theme for this year’s denominational gathering, welcomes visitors as they enter the..
Before the debates, 221st General Assembly opens with worship
The sound of bagpipes filled the hall Saturday as the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) opened with an eclectic..
Mid Council Commission responds to synod executives’ critique
DETROIT – As the General Assembly prepares to take up the recommendations this week of the Mid Council Commission II – which..
“Can I bring my skateboard to #GA221?” A millennial teaching elder packs for Detroit
This is my first GA and, like a stereotype of myself, I’m getting there late. I have a good excuse. We have..
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