Highlights from two years in office: Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis and Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace
The co-moderators of the 225th General Assembly offer a valedictory.
What happens to General Assembly referrals after the final gavel?
Outlook reporter John A. Bolt sits down with the Presbyterian Mission Agency to learn how they process GA rulings — and make sure nothing falls between the cracks.
Co-moderators of the 2022 General Assembly address PC(USA) leaders
At the 2022 Moderators' Conference, GA co-Moderators Shavon Starling-Louis and Ruth Santana-Grace join 145 presbytery and synod leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of church ministry.
Debriefing the 2022 General Assembly: what worked well, what needs tweaking?
An ongoing concern is ensuring a diversity of voices are heard.
The 225th General Assembly ends on a note of gratitude and hope for the future of the church
Young Adult Advisory Delegates presented a gift to the co-Moderators, and the assembly ended with the same prayer it started with, acknowledging that there is work to be done.
General Assembly approves budgets and sets per capita rate for 2023 and 2024
Office of General Assembly expects to deplete reserves in 2024
Assembly moves Mission Engagement and Support to Administrative Services Group
Minor changes were made to Church Discipline; other reconsiderations failed.
General Assembly debates diverse work of Ministry Coordination Committee including LGBTQIA+ Advocacy and format for GA226
Commissioners affirmed a wide swath of resolutions from the Ministry Coordination Committee on LGBTQIA+ issues, gender-inclusive language and diverse families. They concluded with a proposal for a hybrid 226th General Assembly.
General Assembly creates a commission to unify two agencies at the top level of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)
At stake: what financial structure is needed to support a denomination of mostly small churches?
Assembly reelects Moffett as Presbyterian Mission Agency president and executive director
GA Plenary 13 decided the reelection of Moffett and the Board of Pensions’ relationship to the Office of General Assembly among other business.
Assembly approves 12 weeks of family leave, strengthens the church’s response to sexual misconduct, and affirms reproductive justice
The Rules of Discipline and the Health, Safety, and Benefits reports inspired conversation and decisions by the PC(USA) on reproductive justice, sexual misconduct prevention and family leave.
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."
General Assembly approves proposed constitutional amendments to require policies and to remove ‘honorable’ from retiree title
Next up: presbyteries must vote on whether to approve the amendments.
Assembly completes action on Mid Councils Committee recommendations
Proposals seek more inclusion, parity, equity and thus more justice
Fourth plenary of General Assembly 225 begins action on committee work
121 items of business were included in the assembly’s approval of the consent agenda, and 7 items were pulled for later discussion.
General Assembly 225 gathers virtually for worship and fourth plenary
Worship leaders articulated hope for the present and future and lament over a painful past.
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