New Unification Commission begins the work of “rebuilding boldly” the structure of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
At its first meeting, the commission talks about tasks and timelines at its first meeting.
An evening with the Outlook: Meet the candidates standing for moderator
90-minute webinar June 9, 2022, at 7 p.m. EST On-demand replay will be available after the live event for those who register...
Presbyterian committee recommends denominational divestment from five energy companies
A committee concerned about climate change and socially responsible investing is recommending that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) divest from five energy companies..
Decolonizing the dream
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approached, a panel of young leaders gathered for the January broadcast of “Good Medicine,” hosted by..
The unfolding of an assembly: An examination of privilege, power and procedure
The last two hours of the 2020 General Assembly tell a story of their own – a story about the nature of..
Making bricks with no straw
The Special Commission on Racism, Truth & Reconciliation was birthed at the 222nd General Assembly in Portland, Oregon, in 2016. It was..
The inherent problem of whiteness in our polity
I left the 224th General Assembly questioning if our polity works in our fast-paced world. I wondered if assuming commissioners’ knowledge about..
What is essential? A commissioner’s thoughts on the 224th General Assembly
Guest commentary by Brad Clayton I am truly grateful that I had the opportunity to serve as a commissioner to the 224th..
Transformative and redemptive ministry? A YAAD’s perspective on the 224th General Assembly
Guest commentary by Christopher Morgan On the early evening of June 27, co-moderator Gregory Bentley gave the closing benediction and walked off,..
GA redux: Committee considers how the 2020 General Assembly may shape future assemblies
Just a few weeks after the 2020 General Assembly wrapped up, the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) is..
Testimonies during trials: Videos convey hope and lament at General Assembly
Cries, calls and challenges of the church Lament was engraved across the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as it..
Grieve with hope: General Assembly concludes with worship
Immediately following the end of its business on Saturday, June 27, 2020, the 224th General Assembly moved into a time of worship to..
General Assembly committee asks: What are the lessons of the 2020 GA?
What are some of the lessons of the 2020 General Assembly? In a debriefing held June 30 following the just-concluded 2020 General..
Financial uncertainty leads to adoption of a unified budget at General Assembly
In the uncertainty and unpredictability brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of the General Assembly, the Presbyterian Mission Agency and..
224th General Assembly business concludes with silence and prayer in recognition of racial injustice
As the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) drew to a close, the assembly revisited the possibility of considering new..
General Assembly approves a small increase in per capita
In the pre-COVID-19 business agenda for the 224th General Assembly, the topic of per capita was to be directly considered through the..
General Assembly co-moderators will convene discussions in dispute over status of San Francisco Theological Seminary; will engage mediator if needed
The co-moderators of the 2020 General Assembly, Gregory Bentley and Elona Street-Stewart, have decided to intervene in the simmering, sometimes caustic dispute..
GA passes revised child, youth and vulnerable adult protection policy
On June 27, the assembly confirmed updates to the child/youth/vulnerable adult protection policy for the General Assembly agencies and entities (item 00-05)...
J. Herbert Nelson elected to second term as stated clerk
J. Herbert Nelson was elected on June 27 to serve a second four-year term as stated clerk of the General Assembly. Wilson..
General Assembly takes sweeping action toward supporting Native American concerns
Despite the challenges of hosting a General Assembly entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic – and working without the aid of..
PC(USA) General Assembly affirms that Black lives matter; pledges to work against systemic racism
The 2020 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted overwhelmingly June 26 to approve a resolution declaring that Black lives matter;..
The 224th General Assembly affirms need to help those impacted by COVID-19
Recognizing the unique circumstances in which the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) would meet, earlier in June the assembly’s..
Appointments, nominations and mid-council commission passes quickly and smoothly at GA
The assembly passed the consent agenda at the Plenary 2 meeting of the 224th General Assembly on June 26 after removing five..
General Assembly considers – and reconsiders – what business to take on
Following worship, the first substantive matter the 2020 General Assembly took up June 26 addressed, essentially, the scope of the business this..
Who is participating in the 224th GA? You may – or may not – be surprised
For the first time in General Assembly history, there are more white women than any other group serving as commissioners. The 224th..
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