221st General Assembly (2014)
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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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U.S., Cuban religious leaders press humanitarian case for prisoners’ release
November 13, 2014
The Rev. John L. McCullough and two fellow religious leaders ― including Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons ― traveled to Cuba recently for the latest in a series of meetings emphasizing the humanitarian reasons for release of American Alan Phillip Gross from prison in Cuba, and of the three members of the “Cuban 5” still in prison in the United States.
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‘Our Challenging Way’
- November 11, 2014
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Despite electronic voting snafu, commissioners and advisory delegates give GA 221 high marks
- October 31, 2014
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Tent of Nations
- October 30, 2014
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Hope beyond the walls
- October 21, 2014
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‘Winter Is Coming’
- October 13, 2014
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‘Bread, Bath, and Beyond’
- October 10, 2014
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Kneeling in prayer
- October 7, 2014
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PMAB committee hears update on study process for proposed revisions to Directory for Worship
- September 18, 2014
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Experiencing ‘the church in action’
- September 16, 2014
PC-BIZIf 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.