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Stated Clerk touts middle governing body commission

A proposal to the 219th General Assembly (2010) this week in Minneapolis to create a commission to address issues facing middle governing bodies in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is essential,” because so many presbyteries and synods are in crisis, says the Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly.

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Posted at July 2, 2010 10:21 p.m. in ga219 , middle governing bodies

GA 219 commissioners face weighty agenda

If all the documents to the “paperless” 219th General Assembly here were printed out, they’d rival Tolstoy’s War and Peace in length. By the time the Assembly concludes July 10, the 712 commissioners and roughly 200 advisory delegates will have acted on more than 300 items of business that would span about 1,400 printed pages.

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Posted at July 2, 2010 10:18 p.m. in belhar confession , budgets , commissioners , evangelism , form of government , ga219 , heidelberg catechism , leaders , marriage , middle east peace , ordination , social concerns , world mission

Form of Government Revision Committee meets early

While most other committees of the 219th General Assembly (2010) are waiting to begin on Sunday, the Form of Government Revision Committee opened its meetings Friday, looking for a way to understand the substantial document and overtures it must consider during this year’s assembly.

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Posted at July 2, 2010 10:07 p.m. in fog , form of government , ga219

'Bring on the Presbyterians! We’re ready!'

There may be times when getting three presbyteries and a synod to work together is a challenge – especially when the task is as complex as hosting a General Assembly.

But the Committee on Local Arrangements (COLA) for the 219th General Assembly (2010) has made it look easy.

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Posted at July 2, 2010 9:54 p.m. in cola , ga219

Using social media at the General Assembly

Director of Operations for the Office of the General Assembly, The Rev. Tom Hay, has created a document that addresses recommendations and best practices for the use of social media at this year's General Assembly.

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Posted at June 11, 2010 4:16 p.m.

Moderators and vice moderators chosen for 18 committees

The moderators and vice moderators of the 18 committees for the 219th General Assembly (2010) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have been named. The leadership was chosen from the 712 commissioners to this year’s assembly, to be held July 3-10 in Minneapolis, Minn.

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Posted at June 10, 2010 4:10 p.m.

Hopes for the 219th General Assembly (2010)

The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly has released his greatest "Hopes for the 219th General Assembly (2010)" of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

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Posted at June 9, 2010 4:05 p.m.

California pastor 6th to stand as moderator

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Posted at May 26, 2010 2:13 p.m. in ga219 , leeth , moderator

Philadelphia pastor fifth to stand for moderator

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Posted at May 10, 2010 11:19 a.m. in candidate , ga219 , moderator

Wisconsin pastor is fourth GA moderator candidate

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Posted at May 7, 2010 11:02 a.m. in ga219 , ga moderator