221st General Assembly (2014)
The 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was held from June 14 to 21, 2014 at the COBO Center in downtown Detroit, Michigan. This biennial meeting brings together commissioners and advisory delegates from all 172 presbyteries, as well as other delegates and observers from around the world. We begin and end with worship, and in between there are celebrations, deliberations and inspirations for everyone. See the proposed docket.
The top leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) share their thoughts on the business of the 221st General Assembly (2014) in a letter to members, and issue a charge to the full body as it moves forward. Read more (PDF).
News & Statements
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GA222 is headed to Portland!
Sep 30, 2015
Plans are under way for the 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) set for June 18–25, 2016, in Portland, Oregon. Check out the new assembly web site, ...
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Confession of Belhar approved by presbyteries
Apr 23, 2015
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has voted through its presbyteries to add the Confession of Belhar to The Book of Confessions. The final step will be a vote at the 222nd ...
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Rule change opens the way for Co-Moderators of the General Assembly
Apr 16, 2015
[한국어] Some congregations have co-pastors. Presbyteries can elect co-moderators. So why shouldn’t there be Co-Moderators of the General Assembly? Now, for the first time, there can be, thanks to a ...
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Amendment 14-F approved
Mar 17, 2015
[Español] [한국어] Amendment 14-F of the Directory for Worship in the Book of Order has been approved by a majority of the presbyteries. View a video message from the Stated Clerk of ...
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Paying it forward
Feb 3, 2015
[한국어] Generosity, good stewardship, and smart planning. Those three virtues, says Detroit pastor Sue Melrose, enabled the local host committee for the 221st General Assembly (2014) last summer to end ...
If you missed any of the worship and plenary sessions at this Assembly you can watch them here or spend some time browsing photos to get a feel for the entire event.