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Report from 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
July 3–10, 2010 Minneapolis, MN
Rivers of Living Water — John 7:38
The 219th General Assembly held in Minneapolis has adjourned. Despite our individual differences of opinion, as Presbyterians, we believe that the Holy Spirit speaks through the gathered body.
Your commissioners,
- Rev. Carol Anne Strawbridge Commissioner
- Kay Van Nostrand Commissioner
- Rev. Brandi Wooten Commissioner
- Ruth Stewart Commissioner
- Laura Noble YAD
were faithful to their commission, representing our Presbytery with integrity, and discerning the Spirit’s leading with their 700 brothers and sisters in Assembly.
There were important actions taken that bear accurate interpretation to our congregations.
Here is a letter from Cynthia Bolbach, newly elected Moderator of the 219th General Assembly; Landon Whitsitt, newly elected Vice Moderator; Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly; and Linda Valentine, Executive Director of the General Assembly Mission Council.
Here are five FAQs on the following GA actions for your thoughtful and prayerful attention:
- Middle Governing Body Commission
- Ordination Standards
- Civil Union and Marriage
- Form of Government
- Middle East
Leadership Announcement from Roderic Frohman, Chair of Council
Presbytery Council is happy to announce that we have selected an Acting Presbytery Leader.
Karen Pryor, an
elder at Third Presbyterian Church and currently Presbytery Treasurer, will
begin on August 1. The position is three-quarter time. The contract period is
for one year, with a sixty-day termination clause.
We are sure that Karen’s knowledge of the Presbytery, her professional skills, and her calm manner will assist the Presbytery in continuing to operate smoothly during this transition period. The staff is looking forward to working with Karen.
Craig Bolesky, chair of the Budget Development and Oversight Committee, will become Treasurer Pro-Tem for the term served by Karen as Acting Presbytery Leader.
We are also happy to announce that Susan Orr, Coordinator for Educational
Resources, will become Presbyter for Mission and Education effective September 1, 2010.
Susan will move to full-time and will assume additional responsibilities in addition to her current duties, including promoting mission initiatives within the presbytery and congregations and coordinating workshops and training events for the Presbytery.
She has been with the Presbytery since 2001 and has done a wonderful job of providing resources and opportunities for people in the Presbytery to expand their knowledge and experiences in the church. She is enthusiastic about this new role, and we look forward to her greater involvement.
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