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Camilo Mejia Camilo Mejia, president of Iraq Veterans Against the War, addressed the guests at the Peace Breakfast on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin.
Bill Galvin and Mel Duncan Bill Galvin and Mel Duncan receive Peaceseeker Awards at the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship breakfast. Photo by Danny Bolin.
Participants Participants join in song at the Presbyterians for Renewal Breakfast. Photo by Danny Bolin.
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Purves The Rev. Dr. Andrew Purves spoke at the Presbyterians for Renewal (PFR) breakfast Wednesday morning. Photo by Danny Bolin.
Mohamed ElSanousi Mohamed ElSanousi, from the Islamic Society of North America, spoke at the Ecumenical Beakfast on Wednesday morning. Photo by Danny Bolin.
A window at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, MN A window at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, MN, where the Ecumenical Service of Worship was held on Wednesday morning. Photo by Danny Bolin.
Sanctuary The Sanctuary at Westminster Presbyterian Church, MInneapolis, MN, where the Ecumenical Service of Worship was held on Wednesday morning. Photo by Danny Bolin.
Minnesota Boychoir Members of the Minnesota Boychoir play instruments during the Ecumenical Service of Worship on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin.
The Rev. Tim Hart-Anderson The Rev. Tim Hart-Anderson of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, MN, at the Ecumenical Service of Worship on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin.
The Rev. Gradye Parsons The Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, participating in the Ecumenical Service of Worship on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin.
Women from African Harmony Women from African Harmony, an ensemble committed to sharing and preserving Africa's rich heritage of song and dance, at the Ecumenical Worship on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin.
Dr. Mikyoung Park Dr. Mikyoung Park, member of Westminster Presbyterian church, Minneapolis, MN, and the Rev. Carlos Malave at the Ecumenical Worship on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin.
Minnesota Boychoir The Minnesota Boychoir, with artisitic director Mark Johnson, at the Ecumenical Worship at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, MN. Photo by Danny Bolin.
The Rev. Gradye Parsons The Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, participating in the Ecumenical Service of Worship on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin.
The Rev. Peg Chemberlin The Rev. Peg Chemberlin, executive director of the Minnesota Council of Churches, and president of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., at an ecumenical worship service held Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin.
communion table The communion table at the Ecumenical Worship Service on Wednesday morning. Photo by Danny Bolin
stained glass windows at Westminster Presbyterian Church The stained glass windows at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, MN, provide a backdrop for worship at the Ecumenical Worship Service on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin
African Harmony African Harmony, an ensemble committed to sharing and preserving Africa's rich heritage of song and dance, at the Ecumenical Worship on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin
Worship leaders reflect Worship leaders reflect during the Ecumenical Worship Service on Wednesday morning. Photo by Danny Bolin
Elder Cindy Bolbach Elder Cindy Bolbach, Moderator of the 219th General Assembly, sends worshipers from the Ecumenical Worship Service into the world with a blessing. Photo by Danny Bolin
communion table Scripture held the central place at the communion table during the Ecumenical Worship Service. Photo by Danny Bolin
labyrinth Abbi Heimach walks the labyrinth in the Minneapolis Convention Center. Photo by Danny Bolin.
The Rev. Gradye Parsons The Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, takes advantage of free HIV and Hepatitis C testing during 2010 General Assembly, as an act of solidarity with those living with HIV and as an encouragement to all people to know their HIV status. Photo by Danny Bolin
The Rev. Mark Koenig The Rev. Mark Koenig, GAMC coordinator for the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, checks his messages from his phone on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin
sisters Julia Glasgow, 9, of Junction City, KS, and her sister Hannah, 11, at the 2010 General Assembly in Minneapolis. Photo by Danny Bolin.
voting device Handheld wireless voting devices are used in plenary sessions at the 219th General Assembly. Photo by Danny Bolin
The Rev. Scott Prouty and the Rev. Doug Dent The Rev. Scott Prouty and the Rev. Doug Dent talking prior to the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation Breakfast on Wednesday. Photo by Tony Oltmann.
Jennifer Cox Jennifer Cox, staff at the Prebyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC), is sharing 25 of the many books PPC has published since the last General Assembly. Photo by Tony Oltmann
David Dobson David Dobson, staff at the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC), demonstrates PPC's online resources. Photo by Tony Oltmann.
Andrew Yeager-Buckley Andrew Yeager-Buckley, staff for the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, raises his hand when asked: "Who has the Bible on their smart phone?" Photo by Tony Oltmann.
Donald Griggs Donald Griggs, noted Christian education author, speaks at the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation Breakfast on Wednesday. Photo by Tony Oltmann.
Randy Argall and Gary S. Eller Observers, Randy Argall, from Green Bay, WI, and Gary S. Eller, from Omaha, NE, read The General Assembly News. Photo by Tony Oltmann.
Elder Carlos Irizarry Elder Carlos Irizarry, commissioner from the Presbiterio De San Juan, surfs the web before the business meeting on Wednesday. Photo by Tony Oltmann
David Eicher David Eicher, a staff member at the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, answers questions at the Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Song Reception. Photo by Tony Oltmann.
Randy Branson Minister Commissioner Randy Branson asks a questions at the Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Song Reception. Photo by Tony Oltmann.
David Eicher David Eicher of the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation handed out messenger bags on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Tony Oltmann.
Elder Pat Valentine Elder Pat Valentine, moderator of the General Assembly Procedures committee, reviews per capita financial implications with the Assembly. Photo by Tony Oltmann
Martha Bettis Gee Martha Bettis Gee, GAMC associate for child advocacy and networking, speaks to the Assembly during the Decade of the Child presentation. Photo by Tony Oltmann
Candace Hill and Debby Vial Candace Hill, GAMC coordinator for educational ministries, and Debby Vial, associate for peacemaking partnerships, address the plenary during the "Decade of the Child" celebration. Photo by Tony Oltmann
Elder Olanda Carr, Jr. Elder Olanda Carr, Jr., vice-moderator of the General Assembly Procedures committee, guides commissioners and advisory delegates in using the handheld voting devices. Photo by Tony Oltmann.
Elder Olanda Carr, Jr. Elder Olanda Carr, Jr., vice-moderator of the General Assembly Procedures committee, guides commissioners and advisory delegates in using the handheld voting devices. Photo by Tony Oltmann
Moderator Cindy Bolbach Moderator Cindy Bolbach opened the business meeting on Wednesday. Photo by Tony Oltmann
John Calvin bobblehead A John Calvin bobblehead watches the day's events during Wednesday's plenary session. Photo by Tony Oltmann
The Rev. Landon Whitsitt The Rev. Landon Whitsitt, is installed as Vice-moderator of the 219th General Assembly (2010) by Moderator Cindy Bolbach and Stated Clerk Grady Parsons. Photo by Tony Oltmann
The Rev. Landon Whitsitt The Rev. Landon Whitsitt receives the Vice-moderatorial stole from Moderator Cindy Bolbach on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Tony Oltmann
Vice-moderator Landon Whitsitt, Moderator Cindy Bolbach, and Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons Vice-moderator Landon Whitsitt, Moderator Cindy Bolbach, and Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons join in singing the doxology following the installation of vice-moderator. Photo by Tony Oltmann
The Rev. Susan Thomas The Rev. Susan Thomas, from Yellowstone Presbytery, poses a question during the General Assembly business meeting on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin
The Rev. Dennis Hughes The Rev. Dennis Hughes, moderator of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly during the Wednesday afternoon plenary session. Photo by Danny Bolin
The Rev. Bridgett Green and the Rev. A. Vanessa Hawkins The Rev. Bridgett Green and the Rev. A. Vanessa Hawkins listen during the General Assembly business meeting on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin.
Sharon Stanley Sharon Stanley at the Committee on Theological Issues and Institutions press conference on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin.
Moderator Cynthia Bolbach, Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons, the Rev. Sharon Stanley, and the Rev. Fairfax Fair Moderator Cynthia Bolbach, Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons, the Rev. Sharon Stanley, and the Rev. Fairfax Fair at the Committee on Theological Issues and Institutions Press Conference. Photo by Dennis Sanders.
COLA volunteers COLA volunteers with their orange name tags can be spotted all over the Minneapolis Convention Center. Photo by Danny Bolin.
COLA volunteers COLA volunteers with their orange name tags can be spotted all over the Minneapolis Convention Center. Photo by Danny Bolin.
Sleeper GA participant takes advantage of the evening dinner break to catch a quick nap. Photo by Jim Nedelka
speak out session The General Assembly speakout sessions give participants the opportunity to briefly address the Assembly on non-business topics. Photo by Erin Dunigan
Linda and Chris Valentine Linda Valentine, with husband Chris Valentine, addresses the General Assembly, following her confirmation for a second four-year term as executive director of the General Assembly Mission Council. Photo by Erin Dunigan
Valentines GAMC executive director Linda Valentine, and her husband, Chris Valentine, are greeted by Carol Adcock, GAMC chair, and Joey Bailey, GAMC deputy executive director for shared services, following the Assembly's confirmation to a second four-year term. Photo by Erin Dunigan
Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons, Moderator Cindy Bolbach and Vice-moderator Landon Whitsitt Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons reflects on a reporter's question, as Moderator Cindy Bolbach and Vice-moderator Landon Whitsitt look on, during a press conference following the General Assembly's decision regarding a new Form of Government. Photo by Jim Nedelka
Moderator Cindy Bolbach and Vice-moderator Landon Whitsitt Moderator Cindy Bolbach responds to a reporter's question following the General Assembly's decision on a new Form of Government, as Vice-moderator Landon Whitsitt looks on. Photo by Jim Nedelka
the Rev. Carol Chou Adams and the Rev. Dr. Daniel Adams PC(USA) World Mission Office leaders and guests celebrated the Rev. Dr. Carol Chou Adams and the Rev. Dr. Daniel Adams for their 36 years of service in Taiwan, Republic of Korea, at the mission personel reception on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin
Virginia Gartrell PC(USA) World Mission Office leaders and guests celebrated Virginia Gartrell for her 28 years of service in Brazil at the mission personel reception on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin
The Rev. Dr. Thomas Hastings and Carol Hastings PC(USA) World Mission Office leaders and guests celebrated The Rev. Dr. Thomas Hastings and Carol Hastings for their 20 years of service in Japan at the mission personel reception on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin
Kathryn Hoffmann PC(USA) World Mission Office leaders and guests celebrated Kathryn Hoffmann for her 20 years of service in India at the mission personel reception on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin
 Scott Smith and Melanie Smith PC(USA) World Mission Office leaders and guests celebrated Scott Smith and Melanie Smith for their 30 and 32 years (respectively) in Bangladesh, Nepal and India at the mission personel reception on Wednesday. Photo by Danny Bolin

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