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Logos for the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

  • GA221 logo in full color - by Randy Hobson

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    GA221 logo in full color

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    GA221 logo black



June 12-13



Preparations are underway for the 221st General Assembly (2014) as pre-meetings begin and staff prepare.

  • Bill Harter transfers names and pro/con information onto the posted hearing notice sheets for the Assembly Committees. - by Michael Whitman

    Bill Harter transfers names and pro/con information onto the posted hearing notice sheets for the Assembly Committees. The 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) is gathering in Detroit, MI, on Friday, June 13, 2014.
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    Bill Harter transfers names and pro/con information onto the posted hearing notice sheets for the Assembly Committees.

  • Bill King of Cowansville, PA, visits with other participants in the main gathering hall in the COBO Center. - by Michael Whitman

    Bill King of Cowansville, PA, visits with other participants in the main gathering hall in the COBO Center at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Friday, June 13, 2014.
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    Bill King of Cowansville, PA, visits with other participants in the main gathering hall in the COBO Center.

  • Danilie Hilerio Villanueva shares at the Listening Session with National Network of Presbyterian College Women & Ratial Ethnic Women Together event at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detr - by Michael Whitman

    Danilie Hilerio Villanueva (right) shares at the Listening Session with National Network of Presbyterian College Women & Racial Ethnic Women Together at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Friday, June 13, 2014.
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    Danilie Hilerio Villanueva shares at the Listening Session with National Network of Presbyterian College Women & Ratial Ethnic Women Together event at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detr

  • Aiden Adams approaches the baptismal font in the plenary area. - by Michael Whitman

    Aiden Adams approaches the baptismal font in the plenary area at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Friday, June 13, 2014.
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    Aiden Adams approaches the baptismal font in the plenary area.

  • (From left to right) Cynthia Walton-Leavitt, Peg Howland, and Kathy Conner are registered and ready to start the Assembly. - by Danny Bolin

    (From left to right) Cynthia Walton-Leavitt, Peg Howland, and Kathy Conner are registered and ready to start the Assembly at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Friday, June 13, 2014.
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    (From left to right) Cynthia Walton-Leavitt, Peg Howland, and Kathy Conner are registered and ready to start the Assembly.

  • Attendees discover what it means to be a transformational leader at the Women’s Leadership Institute/Young Women’s Leadership Event. - by Danny Bolin

    Attendees discover what it means to be a transformational leader at the Women’s Leadership Institute/Young Women’s Leadership Event at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Friday, June 13, 2014.
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    Attendees discover what it means to be a transformational leader at the Women’s Leadership Institute/Young Women’s Leadership Event.

  • Courtney Hoekstra (left) helps Mark S. Jones Sr. (right) browse the sign-up board for open hearings. - by Danny Bolin

    Courtney Hoekstra (left) helps Mark S. Jones Sr. (right) browse the sign-up board for open hearings at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Friday, June 13, 2014.
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    Courtney Hoekstra (left) helps Mark S. Jones Sr. (right) browse the sign-up board for open hearings.

  • Tom Trinidad, Vice Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012), addresses the Pan Asian English Ministry Pastors’ Conference. - by Danny Bolin

    Tom Trinidad, Vice Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012), addresses the Pan Asian English Ministry Pastors’ Conference at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Friday, June 13, 2014.
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    Tom Trinidad, Vice Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012), addresses the Pan Asian English Ministry Pastors’ Conference.

  • The halls at the COBO Center in Detroit are filling up as Presbyterians from all over the world gather. - by Danny Bolin

    The halls at the COBO Center in Detroit are filling up as Presbyterians from all over the world gather for the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI.
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    The halls at the COBO Center in Detroit are filling up as Presbyterians from all over the world gather.

  • Richard Haney has his registration materials in hand. - by Danny Bolin

    Richard Haney has his registration materials in hand at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI.
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    Richard Haney has his registration materials in hand.

  • Ralph Young (left) and Mike Cole (right) are utilizing the convenient onsite registration feature. - by Danny Bolin

    Ralph Young (left) and Mike Cole (right) are utilizing the convenient onsite registration feature at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI.
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    Ralph Young (left) and Mike Cole (right) are utilizing the convenient onsite registration feature.

  • Observer John Brewster reviews the schedule in front of the registration area. - by Danny Bolin

    Observer John Brewster reviews the schedule in front of the registration area at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI.
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    Observer John Brewster reviews the schedule in front of the registration area.

  • Bob (left) and Sara (right) Porter review materials gathered in the Exhibit Hall. - by Danny Bolin

    Bob (left) and Sara (right) Porter review materials gathered in the Exhibit Hall at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI.
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    Bob (left) and Sara (right) Porter review materials gathered in the Exhibit Hall.

  • Bruce Reyes-Chow (left) and Mihee Kort (right) attended the Second Moderator’s Convocation for Asian American Presbyterians. - by Danny Bolin

    Bruce Reyes-Chow (left) and Mihee Kort (right) attended the Second Moderator’s Convocation for Asian American Presbyterians at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI.
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    Bruce Reyes-Chow (left) and Mihee Kort (right) attended the Second Moderator’s Convocation for Asian American Presbyterians.

  • (From left to right) Synghman Rhee, Grace Kim, and Sunbai Kim having conversation at the Second Moderator's Convocation for Asian American Presbyterians. - by Danny Bolin

    (From left to right) Synghman Rhee, Grace Kim, and Sunbai Kim having conversation at the Second Moderator's Convocation for Asian American Presbyterians at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI.
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    (From left to right) Synghman Rhee, Grace Kim, and Sunbai Kim having conversation at the Second Moderator's Convocation for Asian American Presbyterians.

  • The stage is set. Join us for Opening Worship, Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. EST. - by Danny Bolin

    The stage is set at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI. Join us for Opening Worship, Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
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    The stage is set. Join us for Opening Worship, Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. EST.

  • Nathan Young (left) and Jim Collie (right) are busy preparing for the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). - by Danny Bolin

    Nathan Young (left) and Jim Collie (right) are busy preparing for the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in Detroit, MI.
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    Nathan Young (left) and Jim Collie (right) are busy preparing for the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).



June 14



Riverside Conversations, Opening Worship, Plenary sessions, and YAADs gathering on Saturday June 14, 2014 at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

  • Cliff Kirkpatrick, co-moderator of the Special Committee on the Confession of Belhar addresses attendees during the Riverside Conversations. - by Danny Bolin

    Cliff Kirkpatrick at the Riverside Conversations at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Cliff Kirkpatrick, co-moderator of the Special Committee on the Confession of Belhar addresses attendees during the Riverside Conversations.

  • John Wilkinson addresses the attendees of the Meet the Moderatorial Candidates discussion at the Riverside Conversations. - by Danny Bolin

    John Wilkinson speaking at the Riverside Conversations at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    John Wilkinson addresses the attendees of the Meet the Moderatorial Candidates discussion at the Riverside Conversations.

  • The Mid Councils Commission II, during Riverside Conversations, includes a video presentation of recommendations produced by the committee. - by Danny Bolin

    The Mid Councils Commission II presents a video presentation of recommendations produced by the committee during Riverside Conversations at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Mid Councils Commission II, during Riverside Conversations, includes a video presentation of recommendations produced by the committee.

  • Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012), Neal Presa, breaks the communion bread at Opening Worship. - by Michael Whitman

    Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012), Neal Presa, breaks the communion bread at opening worship at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012), Neal Presa, breaks the communion bread at Opening Worship.

  • Participants sing the final hymn at Opening Worship. - by Michael Whitman

    Participants sing the final hymn at opening worship at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Participants sing the final hymn at Opening Worship.

  • The Alma College Pipe Band processed into the Assembly Hall at Opening Worship. - by Michael Whitman

    The Alma College Pipe Band processed into the Assembly Hall at opening worship at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Alma College Pipe Band processed into the Assembly Hall at Opening Worship.

  • The Rev. Mary Margaret Flannagan and Ronald Perkins, Jr. at opening worship. - by Michael Whitman

    The Rev. Mary Margaret Flannagan and Ronald Perkins, Jr. lead the hymns at opening worship at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Rev. Mary Margaret Flannagan and Ronald Perkins, Jr. at opening worship.

  • The General Assembly Choir performs the Prelude at Opening Worship. - by Michael Whitman

    The General Assembly Choir performs the Prelude at opening worship at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The General Assembly Choir performs the Prelude at Opening Worship.

  • The Presbytery of Detroit Liturgical Dance Ensemble lead a procession in to opening worship. - by Danny Bolin

    The Presbytery of Detroit Liturgical Dance Ensemble lead a procession into opening worship at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Presbytery of Detroit Liturgical Dance Ensemble lead a procession in to opening worship.

  • Commissioner Alonzo Washington sings at opening worship. - by Danny Bolin

    Commissioner Alonzo Washington sings at opening worship at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Commissioner Alonzo Washington sings at opening worship.

  • Tom Taylor leads discussion about Recommendations on Engagement and Divestment from MRTI. - by Danny Bolin

    Tom Taylor, President and CEO of the Presbyterian Foundation, addresses the Riverside Conversation gathering concerning Recommendations on Engagement and divestment from MRTI at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Tom Taylor leads discussion about Recommendations on Engagement and Divestment from MRTI.

  • Heath Rada addresses the attendees of the Meet the Moderatorial Candidates discussion at the Riverside Conversations.

    Heath Rada speaking at the Riverside Conversations at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Heath Rada addresses the attendees of the Meet the Moderatorial Candidates discussion at the Riverside Conversations.

  • (From left to right) David Staniunus, Shane Webb, Valerie Small, and Brenton Thompson gather to chat. - by Danny Bolin

    (From left to right) David Staniunus, Shane Webb, Valerie Small, and Brenton Thompson gather to chat in the exhibit hall at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    (From left to right) David Staniunus, Shane Webb, Valerie Small, and Brenton Thompson gather to chat.

  • Terri Summers Minette (left) and Laura Walters (right) stop for a quick exhibit hall selfie like so many friends that reconnect at Asemblies. - by Danny Bolin

    Terri Summers Minette (left) and Laura Walters (right) stop for a quick exhibit hall selfie at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Terri Summers Minette (left) and Laura Walters (right) stop for a quick exhibit hall selfie like so many friends that reconnect at Asemblies.

  • The Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony performed for attendees at the opening worship service. - by Danny Bolin

    The Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony performed for attendees at the opening worship service at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony performed for attendees at the opening worship service.

  • Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the PC(USA), performs the reaffirmation of Baptism and Confession of Sin. - by Danny Bolin

    Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the PC(USA), performs the reaffirmation of Baptism and Confession of Sin for opening worship service at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the PC(USA), performs the reaffirmation of Baptism and Confession of Sin.

  • Ruth Aimée Belonni-Rosario stops to add her addition to the prayer tree. - by Danny Bolin

    Ruth Aimée Belonni-Rosario stops to add her addition to the prayer tree hosted by the Detroit Committee on Local Arrangements in the exhibit hall at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Ruth Aimée Belonni-Rosario stops to add her addition to the prayer tree.

  • The Rev. Emma Ouellette (left), the Rev. David Shinn (center), and Michael Barconey (right) prepare the baptismal font. - by Danny Bolin

    The Rev. Emma Ouellette (left), the Rev. David Shinn (center), and Michael Barconey (right) prepare the baptismal font for opening worship service at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Rev. Emma Ouellette (left), the Rev. David Shinn (center), and Michael Barconey (right) prepare the baptismal font.

  • The Rev. John Wilkinson, candidate to stand for Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA). - by Michael Whitman

    The Rev. John Wilkinson, candidate to stand for Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA), at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Rev. John Wilkinson, candidate to stand for Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA).

  • Commissioners turn their 1001 signs during the first plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Commissioners turn their 1001 signs during the first plenary session at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Commissioners turn their 1001 signs during the first plenary session.

  • The Rev. Judy Shipman pours the communion juice at the Opening Worship. - by Michael Whitman

    The Rev. Judy Shipman pours the communion juice at the opening worship service at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Rev. Judy Shipman pours the communion juice at the Opening Worship.

  • Stephen Valastro listens during the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly Conversions on Race. - by Michael Whitman

    Stephen Valastro listens during the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly Conversions on Race during the first plenary session at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Stephen Valastro listens during the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly Conversions on Race.

  • Polly Wild speaks with her group during the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly Conversions on Race. - by Michael Whitman

    Polly Wild speaks with her group during the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly Conversions on Race during the first plenary session at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Polly Wild speaks with her group during the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly Conversions on Race.

  • Greg Bolt (center) speaks with his group during the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly Conversions on Race. - by Michael Whitman

    Greg Bolt (center) speaks with his group during the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly Conversions on Race during the first plenary session at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Greg Bolt (center) speaks with his group during the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly Conversions on Race.

  • Heath Rada is elected Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). - by Michael Whitman

    Heath Rada is elected Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Heath Rada is elected Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

  • Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA), shares an embrace with The Rev. Dr. Neal Presa, Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012). - by Michael Whitman

    Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA), shares an embrace with The Rev. Dr. Neal Presa, Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012) at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA), shares an embrace with The Rev. Dr. Neal Presa, Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012).

  • The Rev. Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA), enters the plenary hall. - by Michael Whitman

    The Rev. Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA), enters the plenary hall at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Rev. Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA), enters the plenary hall.

  • The Rev. Heath Rada, as candidate to stand for Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) - by Michael Whitman

    The Rev. Heath Rada, as candidate to stand for Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014)of the PC(USA), at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Rev. Heath Rada, as candidate to stand for Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA)

  • The Rev. Kelly S. Allen, candidate to stand for Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA). - by Michael Whitman

    The Rev. Kelly S. Allen, candidate to stand for Moderator of the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA), at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Rev. Kelly S. Allen, candidate to stand for Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA).

  • Kelly Allen addresses the attendees of the Meet the Moderatorial Candidates discussion at the Riverside Conversations. - by Danny Bolin

    Kelly Allen speaking at the Riverside Conversations at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    Kelly Allen addresses the attendees of the Meet the Moderatorial Candidates discussion at the Riverside Conversations.

  • The Riverside Conversation regarding Christian Marriage in the PC(USA) begins with contemplation and prayer. - by Danny Bolin

    The Riverside Conversation regarding Christian Marriage in the PC(USA) begins with contemplation and prayer at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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    The Riverside Conversation regarding Christian Marriage in the PC(USA) begins with contemplation and prayer.



June 15



Worship, Plenary, Moderator's reception

  • Larissa Kwong Abazia is confirmed as Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014). - by Danny Bolin

    Larissa Kwong Abazia is confirmed as Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) in plenary in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Larissa Kwong Abazia is confirmed as Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014).

  • Dave and Beverly Crow enjoy music and refreshments at the Moderator's Reception. - by Danny Bolin

    Dave and Beverly Crow enjoy music and refreshments at the Moderator's Reception at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Dave and Beverly Crow enjoy music and refreshments at the Moderator's Reception.

  • Moderator Heath Rada (left) posed with Ruben Armendariz (right) at the Moderator's Reception. - by Danny Bolin

    Moderator Heath Rada (left) posed with Ruben Armendariz (right) at the Moderator's Reception at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Moderator Heath Rada (left) posed with Ruben Armendariz (right) at the Moderator's Reception.

  • The choir at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church. - by Danny Bolin

    Attendees enjoyed worship in local congregations at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    The choir at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church.

  • Worship at Farmington Hills Presbyterian Church. - by Michael Whitman

    Attendees enjoyed worship in local congregations at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Worship at Farmington Hills Presbyterian Church.

  • Worship at Farmington Hills Presbyterian Church. - by Michael Whitman

    Attendees enjoyed worship in local congregations at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Worship at Farmington Hills Presbyterian Church.

  • The Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PC(USA), preaches at First Presbyterian Church in Farmington Hills, MI. - by Michael Whitman

    The Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PC(USA), preaches at First Presbyterian Church in Farmington Hills, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    The Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PC(USA), preaches at First Presbyterian Church in Farmington Hills, MI.

  • Attendees engage in conversation with Stanley Hauerwas (left) at the Presbyterian Foundation Breakfast. - by Danny Bolin

    Attendees engage in conversation with Stanley Hauerwas (left) at the Presbyterian Foundation Breakfast at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Attendees engage in conversation with Stanley Hauerwas (left) at the Presbyterian Foundation Breakfast.

  • The plenary hall watches presentations and reports by special committees. - by Danny Bolin

    The plenary hall watches presentations and reports by special committees at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    The plenary hall watches presentations and reports by special committees.

  • (from left to right) Rhashell Hunter, Helen Morrison, Joanie Lukins, Joyce Shin, and Moderator Heath Rada pose together after the presentation of awards at the Women of Faith Awards Breakfast. - by Danny Bolin

    (from left to right) Rhashell Hunter, Helen Morrison, Joanie Lukins, Joyce Shin, and Moderator Heath Rada pose together after the presentation of awards at the Women of Faith Awards Breakfast at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    (from left to right) Rhashell Hunter, Helen Morrison, Joanie Lukins, Joyce Shin, and Moderator Heath Rada pose together after the presentation of awards at the Women of Faith Awards Breakfast.

  • Larissa Kwong Abazia is confirmed by Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) (left), and Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly (right) as Vice Moderator. - by Danny Bolin

    Larissa Kwong Abazia is confirmed by Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) (left), and Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly (right), as Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) in plenary in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Larissa Kwong Abazia is confirmed by Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) (left), and Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly (right) as Vice Moderator.

  • The commissioning of mission workers in plenary. - by Danny Bolin

    The cmmissioning of mission workers in plenary at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    The commissioning of mission workers in plenary.

  • Vice Moderator, Larissa Kwong Abazia, addresses plenary. - by Michael Whitman

    Vice Moderator, Larissa Kwong Abazia, addresses the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Vice Moderator, Larissa Kwong Abazia, addresses plenary.

  • Tom Hay, Associate Stated Clerk, gives instructions to the plenary session - by Michael Whitman

    Tom Hay, Associate Stated Clerk, gives instructions to the plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Tom Hay, Associate Stated Clerk, gives instructions to the plenary session

  • Rhashell Hunter presents Helen Morrison with her Women of Faith Award. - by Michael Whitman

    Rhashell Hunter presents Helen Morrison with her Women of Faith Award at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Rhashell Hunter presents Helen Morrison with her Women of Faith Award.

  • Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church served refreshments after worship.

    Attendees enjoyed worship in local congregations at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church served refreshments after worship.

  • The Rev. Peter Smith preached at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church. - by Danny Bolin

    Attendees enjoyed worship in local congregations at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    The Rev. Peter Smith preached at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church.

  • Howard Dotson and Steve Earl attend the Young Adult Volunteer 20th Anniversary Reception. - by Michael Whitman

    Howard Dotson and Steve Earl attend the Young Adult Volunteer 20th Anniversary Reception in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Howard Dotson and Steve Earl attend the Young Adult Volunteer 20th Anniversary Reception.

  • Moderator Heath Rada and Vice Moderator Larissa Kwong Abazia share an embrace during her confirmation. - by Danny Bolin

    Newly elected Moderator Heath Rada and newly confirmed Vice Moderator Larissa Kwong Abazia share an embrace during her confirmation at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Moderator Heath Rada and Vice Moderator Larissa Kwong Abazia share an embrace during her confirmation.

  • Music was provided for the attendees of the Moderator's Reception. - by Danny Bolin

    Music was provided for the attendees of the Moderator's Reception at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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    Music was provided for the attendees of the Moderator's Reception.

  • Allison Wood and Jeff Noles attend the Young Adult Volunteer 20th Anniversary Reception. - by Michael Whitman

    Allison Wood and Jeff Noles attend the Young Adult Volunteer 20th Anniversary Reception in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Allison served in Tucson from 2010-2011, and Jeff served in Nashville from 2006-2007.
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    Allison Wood and Jeff Noles attend the Young Adult Volunteer 20th Anniversary Reception.



June 16



General Assembly breakfast/morning worship, committee meetings, luncheons

  • Brooklynn Smith addressed the members of Committee 14 – Congregational Vitality the second session of Committee meetings. - by Michael Whitman

    Brooklynn Smith addressed the members of Committee 14 – Congregational Vitality the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Brooklynn Smith addressed the members of Committee 14 – Congregational Vitality the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Albert Butzer listens intently as the Immigration and Environmental Issues Committee gathered for the second session of Committee meetings. - by Danny Bolin

    Albert Butzer listens intently as the Immigration and Environmental Issues Committee gathered for the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Albert Butzer listens intently as the Immigration and Environmental Issues Committee gathered for the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Craig Williams addressed the members of Committee 14 – Congregational Vitality during the second session of Committee meetings. - by Michael whitman

    Craig Williams addressed the members of Committee 14 – Congregational Vitality during the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Craig Williams addressed the members of Committee 14 – Congregational Vitality during the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Committee 14 - Church Polity and Ordered Ministry gathered for the second session of Committee meetings. - by Michael Whitman

    Committee 14 - Church Polity and Ordered Ministry gathered for the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Committee 14 - Church Polity and Ordered Ministry gathered for the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Committee 06 - Church Polity and Ordered Ministry gathered for the second session of Committee meetings. - by Michael Whitman

    Committee 06 - Church Polity and Ordered Ministry gathered for the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Committee 06 - Church Polity and Ordered Ministry gathered for the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Judith Ferguson (left), moderator of Committee 06 - Church Polity and Ordered Ministry, and Committee assistant Freda Dye (right) convened the second session of Committee meetings. - by Michael Whitman

    Judith Ferguson (left), moderator of Committee 06 - Church Polity and Ordered Ministry, and Committee assistant Freda Dye (right) convened the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Judith Ferguson (left), moderator of Committee 06 - Church Polity and Ordered Ministry, and Committee assistant Freda Dye (right) convened the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Eileen Rivas-Garcia addresses the GA Procedures Committee. - by Danny Bolin

    Eileen Rivas-Garcia addresses the GA Procedures Committee at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Eileen Rivas-Garcia addresses the GA Procedures Committee.

  • Halvard Thomsen addresses the Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee. - by Danny Bolin

    Halvard Thomsen addresses the Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Halvard Thomsen addresses the Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee.

  • Committee 7 – Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations gathered for the second session of Committee meetings. - by Danny Bolin

    Committee 7 – Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations gathered for the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Committee 7 – Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations gathered for the second session of Committee meetings.

  • The leadership of the Mid Council Issues Committee. - by Michael Whitman

    The leadership of the Mid Council Issues Committee at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    The leadership of the Mid Council Issues Committee.

  • David Won addresses the Mid Council Issues Committee. - by Michael Whitman

    David Won addresses the Mid Council Issues Committee at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    David Won addresses the Mid Council Issues Committee.

  • Sara Otoum and Aaron Willett post on Twitter. - by Michael Whitman

    Sara Otoum and Aaron Willett post on Twitter at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Sara Otoum and Aaron Willett post on Twitter.

  • Paige Stewart (left) and Laura Marsh (right) are members of BOP, PILP, PPC, and Foundation as they gathered for the second session of Committee meetings. - by Danny Bolin

    Paige Stewart (left) and Laura Marsh (right) are members of the Board of Pensions, Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program, Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, and the Presbyterian Foundation as they gathered for the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Paige Stewart (left) and Laura Marsh (right) are members of BOP, PILP, PPC, and Foundation as they gathered for the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Committee 12 – BoP, PILP, PPC, and Foundation gathered for the second session of Committee meetings. - by Danny Bolin

    Committee 12 – Board of Pensions, Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program, Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, and the Presbyterian Foundation gathered for the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Committee 12 – BoP, PILP, PPC, and Foundation gathered for the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty addresses the Theological Issues and Institutions Committee. - by Danny Bolin

    Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty addresses the Theological Issues and Institutions Committee at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty addresses the Theological Issues and Institutions Committee.

  • Shelley Dahl listens intently as the Theological Issues and Institutions Committee gathered for the second session of Committee meetings. - by Danny Bolin

    Shelley Dahl listens intently as the Theological Issues and Institutions Committee gathered for the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Shelley Dahl listens intently as the Theological Issues and Institutions Committee gathered for the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Alan Dorway addresses the Peacemaking and International Issues Committee. - by Danny Bolin

    Alan Dorway addresses the Peacemaking and International Issues Committee at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Alan Dorway addresses the Peacemaking and International Issues Committee.

  • Jeff Bridgeman, moderator of Committee 10, Civil Union and Marriage Issues, listens to a speaker during the second session of Committee meetings. - by Michael Whitman

    Jeff Bridgeman, moderator of Committee 10, Civil Union and Marriage Issues, listens to a speaker during the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Jeff Bridgeman, moderator of Committee 10, Civil Union and Marriage Issues, listens to a speaker during the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the PC(USA) addresses the crowd at the General Assembly breakfast/worship. - by Danny Bolin

    Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the PC(USA) addresses the crowd at the General Assembly breakfast/worship at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the PC(USA) addresses the crowd at the General Assembly breakfast/worship.

  • Brian Entz and Jesse Light talk in the hallways. - by Michael Whitman

    Brian Entz and Jesse Light talk at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Brian Entz and Jesse Light talk in the hallways.

  • Nousitin Franke chats with friends in the common area of the COBO Center. - by Michael Whitman

    Nousitin Franke chats with friends in the common area of the COBO Center at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Nousitin Franke chats with friends in the common area of the COBO Center.

  • Nine-month old Cora Anne Morgan enjoys her first General Assembly. - by Michael Whitman

    Nine-month old Cora Anne Morgan enjoys her first General Assembly playing outside the Middle East Issues Committee at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Nine-month old Cora Anne Morgan enjoys her first General Assembly.

  • Lillian Daniel was the guest speaker and preacher at the General Assembly breakfast/worship. - by Danny Bolin

    Lillian Daniel was the guest speaker and preacher at the General Assembly breakfast/worship at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Lillian Daniel was the guest speaker and preacher at the General Assembly breakfast/worship.

  • Committee 8 – Mission Coordination gathered for the second session of Committee meetings. - by Michael Whitman

    Committee 8 – Mission Coordination gathered for the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Committee 8 – Mission Coordination gathered for the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Lillian Daniel was the guest speaker and preacher at the General Assembly breakfast/worship. - by Danny Bolin

    Lillian Daniel was the guest speaker and preacher at the General Assembly breakfast/worship at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Lillian Daniel was the guest speaker and preacher at the General Assembly breakfast/worship.

  • Committee 8 – Mission Coordination gathered for the second session of Committee meetings. - by Michael Whitman

    Committee 8 – Mission Coordination gathered for the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Committee 8 – Mission Coordination gathered for the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Carol Pye listens during the Open Hearings of the Social Justice Committee. - by Michael Whitman

    Carol Pye listens during the Open Hearings of the Social Justice Committee at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Carol Pye listens during the Open Hearings of the Social Justice Committee.

  • Amanda Riley introduces herself with her son William David during the Open Hearings of the Social Justice Committee. - by Michael Whitman

    Amanda Riley introduces herself with her son William David during the Open Hearings of the Social Justice Committee at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014
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    Amanda Riley introduces herself with her son William David during the Open Hearings of the Social Justice Committee.

  • Shelby Oda (left) and Tamalyn Goble are members of Committee 15 - Immigration and Environmental Issues. - by Danny Bolin

    Shelby Oda (left) and Tamalyn Goble are members of Committee 15 - Immigration and Environmental Issues at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Shelby Oda (left) and Tamalyn Goble are members of Committee 15 - Immigration and Environmental Issues.

  • Committee 4b – Middle East Issues gathered for the second session of Committee meetings. - by Danny Bolin

    Committee 4b – Middle East Issues gathered for the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Committee 4b – Middle East Issues gathered for the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Members of Committee 4 – Mid Councils Issues gathered for the second session of Committee meetings. - by Danny Bolin

    Members of Committee 4 – Mid Councils Issues gathered for the second session of Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Members of Committee 4 – Mid Councils Issues gathered for the second session of Committee meetings.

  • Margaret Kibben, chaplain of the Marine Corps and deputy chief of Navy Chaplains, spoke to attendees of the Presbyterians Caring for Chaplains and Military Personnel Luncheon. - by Danny Bolin

    Margaret Kibben, chaplain of the Marine Corps and deputy chief of Navy Chaplains, spoke to attendees of the Presbyterians Caring for Chaplains and Military Personnel Luncheon at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Margaret Kibben, chaplain of the Marine Corps and deputy chief of Navy Chaplains, spoke to attendees of the Presbyterians Caring for Chaplains and Military Personnel Luncheon.

  • Richard Crocker (left) has a conversation with guest speaker and worship leader, Lillian Daniel (right) at the General Assembly breakfast/worship. - by Danny Bolin

    Richard Crocker (left) has a conversation with guest speaker and worship leader, Lillian Daniel (right) at the General Assembly breakfast/worship at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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    Richard Crocker (left) has a conversation with guest speaker and worship leader, Lillian Daniel (right) at the General Assembly breakfast/worship.



June 17



Committee meetings continue, Seminary Fair, PHEWA Luncheon, PHS Luncheon, Presbyterians for Earth Care Luncheon, Fort Street Presbyterian, Charles Wright Museum, Fred Jenkins Award,

  • Members of the Committee on Local Arrangements take to the field at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers game. - by Michael Whitman

    Members of the Committee on Local Arrangements take to the field at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers game during one of the mission/cultural tours at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Members of the Committee on Local Arrangements take to the field at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers game.

  • Jesse Dove takes a break from Committee meetings. - by Danny Bolin

    Jesse Dove takes a break from Committee meetings at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Jesse Dove takes a break from Committee meetings.

  • David Wagner introduces his musical selections at the Free Organ Concert. - by Michael Whitman

    David Wagner introduces his musical selections at the Free Organ Concert Fort Street Presbyterian Church during the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    David Wagner introduces his musical selections at the Free Organ Concert.

  • Michael Jinkins (left), President of Louisville Seminary speaks with Chaplain Joel Degraeve at the Seminary Fair. - by Michael Whitman

    Michael Jinkins (left), President of Louisville Seminary, speaks with Chaplain Joel Degraeve at the Seminary Fair at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Michael Jinkins (left), President of Louisville Seminary speaks with Chaplain Joel Degraeve at the Seminary Fair.

  • Jeff Bullock (left), President of Dubuque, and Brian Blount (right), President of Union Presbyterian Seminary, talked together at the Seminary Fair. - by Michael Whitman

    Jeff Bullock (left), President of Dubuque, and Brian Blount (right), President of Union Presbyterian Seminary, talked together at the Seminary Fair at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Jeff Bullock (left), President of Dubuque, and Brian Blount (right), President of Union Presbyterian Seminary, talked together at the Seminary Fair.

  • Margaret Towne visits the Seminary Fair. - by Michael Whitman

    Margaret Towne visits the Seminary Fair at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Margaret Towne visits the Seminary Fair.

  • The Presbyterian Historical Society held a luncheon to discuss the book Presbyterians and American Culture - by Danny Bolin

    The Presbyterian Historical Society held a luncheon to discuss the book Presbyterians and American Culture at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    The Presbyterian Historical Society held a luncheon to discuss the book Presbyterians and American Culture

  • Attendees of the Free Organ concert at Fort Street Presbyterian Church. - by Michael Whitman

    Attendees of the Free Organ concert at Fort Street Presbyterian Church at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Attendees of the Free Organ concert at Fort Street Presbyterian Church.

  • Amanda Riley welcomes participants in the PHEWA luncheon. - by Danny Bolin

    Amanda Riley welcomes participants to the PHEWA luncheon at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Amanda Riley welcomes participants in the PHEWA luncheon.

  • The Church Polity and Ordered Ministry Committee holds its final meeting. - by Danny Bolin

    The Church Polity and Ordered Ministry Committee holds its final meeting at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    The Church Polity and Ordered Ministry Committee holds its final meeting.

  • Communion was served during worship. - by Danny Bolin

    Communion was served during worship at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Communion was served during worship.

  • Communion was served during worship. - by Danny Bolin

    Communion was served during worship at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Communion was served during worship.

  • The Music Ministry Team of the Korean Presbyterian Church of Metro Detroit performed during worship. - by Danny Bolin

    The Music Ministry Team of the Korean Presbyterian Church of Metro Detroit performed during worship at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    The Music Ministry Team of the Korean Presbyterian Church of Metro Detroit performed during worship.

  • Monica Wedlock Kilpatrick (center) of the Columbia Admissions Department was in attendance at the Seminary Fair. - by Michael Whitman

    Monica Wedlock Kilpatrick (center) of the Columbia Admissions Department was in attendance at the Seminary Fair at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Monica Wedlock Kilpatrick (center) of the Columbia Admissions Department was in attendance at the Seminary Fair.

  • Julie Burkhart is guest speaker to the PHEWA luncheon. - by Danny Bolin

    Julie Burkhart is guest speaker to the PHEWA luncheon at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Julie Burkhart is guest speaker to the PHEWA luncheon.

  • A showing was held for the documentary "Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence." - by Danny Bolin

    A showing was held for the documentary "Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence" at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    A showing was held for the documentary "Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence."

  • Larissa Kwong Abazia, Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014), receives a gift at the Native American Consulting Committee Dinner. - by Danny Bolin

    Larissa Kwong Abazia, Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014), receives a gift at the Native American Consulting Committee Dinner during the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Larissa Kwong Abazia, Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014), receives a gift at the Native American Consulting Committee Dinner.

  • David Dobler (left) and Buddy Monnahan (right) attended the Native American Consulting Committee Dinner - by Danny Bolin

    David Dobler (left) and Buddy Monnahan (right) attended the Native American Consulting Committee Dinner at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    David Dobler (left) and Buddy Monnahan (right) attended the Native American Consulting Committee Dinner

  • Lynn Smit, Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Plains and Peaks presents the Fred Jenkins Award. - by Danny Bolin

    Lynn Smit, Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Plains and Peaks presents the Fred Jenkins Award at a dinner for the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Lynn Smit, Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Plains and Peaks presents the Fred Jenkins Award.

  • Lynn Cameron received the William Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award at the Presbyterians for Earth Care Luncheon. - by Michael Whitman

    Lynn Cameron received the William Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award at the Presbyterians for Earth Care Luncheon during the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    Lynn Cameron received the William Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award at the Presbyterians for Earth Care Luncheon.

  • The Mid Council Issues Committee holds its final meeting. - by Danny Bolin

    The Mid Council Issues Committee holds its final meeting at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    The Mid Council Issues Committee holds its final meeting.

  • First Presbyterian Church, Palo Alto, Ca, received the Restoring Creation Award at the Presbyterians for Earth Care Luncheon. - by Michael Whitman

    First Presbyterian Church, Palo Alto, CA, received the Restoring Creation Award at the Presbyterians for Earth Care Luncheon at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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    First Presbyterian Church, Palo Alto, Ca, received the Restoring Creation Award at the Presbyterians for Earth Care Luncheon.



June 18



PFR/Fellowship of Presbyterians Breakfast, Ecumenical and Interfaith Breakfast, Ecumenical Service of Worship, Immigration and the Church Luncheon, Ruling Elder Luncheon, Plenary

  • Gradye Parsons invites participants to fill the seats in the commissioner area at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion. - by Michael Whitman

    Gradye Parsons invites participants to fill the seats in the commissioner area at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Gradye Parsons invites participants to fill the seats in the commissioner area at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion.

  • Nicole Lock participates in worship at the PFR/Fellowship of Presbyterians Breakfast - by Danny Bolin

    Nicole Lock participates in worship at the PFR/Fellowship of Presbyterians Breakfast at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Nicole Lock participates in worship at the PFR/Fellowship of Presbyterians Breakfast

  • Attendees worship with music at the PFR/Fellowship of Presbyterians Breakfast. - by Danny Bolin

    Attendees worship with music at the PFR/Fellowship of Presbyterians Breakfast at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Attendees worship with music at the PFR/Fellowship of Presbyterians Breakfast.

  • Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014), gives the benediction at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion. - by Michael Whitman

    Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014), gives the benediction at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014), gives the benediction at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion.

  • The celebration of the Eucharist at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion. - by Michael Whitman

    The celebration of the Eucharist at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    The celebration of the Eucharist at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion.

  • Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori leads the Great Thanksgiving Prayer. - by Michael Whitman

    Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori leads the Great Thanksgiving Prayer at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA)in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori leads the Great Thanksgiving Prayer.

  • Bobbi White listens to the panel discussion at the Ecumenical and Interfaith Breakfast. - by Michael Whitman

    Bobbi White listens to the panel discussion at the Ecumenical and Interfaith Breakfast at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Bobbi White listens to the panel discussion at the Ecumenical and Interfaith Breakfast.

  • Members of the Sign/Mine Team Second Mile perform at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion. - by Michael Whitman

    Members of the Sign/Mine Team Second Mile perform at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Members of the Sign/Mine Team Second Mile perform at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion.

  • Members of the Sign/Mine Team Second Mile preform at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion. - by Michael Whitman

    Members of the Sign/Mine Team Second Mile preform at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Members of the Sign/Mine Team Second Mile preform at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion.

  • Margaret Zedan addresses the Moderator - by Danny Bolin

    Margaret Zedan addresses the Moderator at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Margaret Zedan addresses the Moderator

  • Vice moderator Gun Ho Lee (left) and moderator Gene McEvoy (right) of Committee 4, GA Procedures, addressed plenary - by Danny Bolin

    Vice moderator Gun Ho Lee (left) and moderator Gene McEvoy (right) of Committee 4, GA Procedures, addressed plenary at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Vice moderator Gun Ho Lee (left) and moderator Gene McEvoy (right) of Committee 4, GA Procedures, addressed plenary

  • The plenary hall is full for the 221st General Assembly (2014). - by Danny Bolin

    The plenary hall is full for the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    The plenary hall is full for the 221st General Assembly (2014).

  • Bruce Wallace attends the Ruling Elder Luncheon. - by Michael Whitman

    Bruce Wallace attends the Ruling Elder Luncheon at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Bruce Wallace attends the Ruling Elder Luncheon.

  • Frank James presents at the Ruling Elder Luncheon. - by Michael Whitman

    Frank James presents at the Ruling Elder Luncheon at the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) (2014) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Frank James presents at the Ruling Elder Luncheon.

  • Teresa Waggener gave a presentation at the Immigration and the Church gathering - by Danny Bolin

    Teresa Waggener, Office of Immigration Issues (OGA), gave a presentation at the Immigration and the Church gathering during the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Teresa Waggener gave a presentation at the Immigration and the Church gathering

  • Michael McClenahan spoke at the Immigration and the Church gathering. - by Danny Bolin

    Michael McClenahan spoke at the Immigration and the Church gathering during the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Michael McClenahan spoke at the Immigration and the Church gathering.

  • Basimah R. Abdullah answers questions during the panel discussion of the Ecumenical and Interfaith Breakfast. - by Michael Whitman

    Basimah R. Abdullah answers questions during the panel discussion of the Ecumenical and Interfaith Breakfast at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA)in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Basimah R. Abdullah answers questions during the panel discussion of the Ecumenical and Interfaith Breakfast.

  • Kristen King listens to the presenters at the Immigration and the Church gathering - by Danny Bolin

    Kristen King listens to the presenters at the Immigration and the Church gathering during the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Kristen King listens to the presenters at the Immigration and the Church gathering

  • (From left to right) Erica Clark, Bryce McAteer and Moderator Heath Rada take a selfie. - by Michael Whitman

    (From left to right) Erica Clark, Bryce McAteer and Moderator Heath Rada take a selfie at Wednesday afternoon's plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    (From left to right) Erica Clark, Bryce McAteer and Moderator Heath Rada take a selfie.

  • Vince Thomas, moderator of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly, speaks at Wednesday afternoon's plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Vince Thomas, moderator of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly, speaks at Wednesday afternoon's plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Vince Thomas, moderator of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly, speaks at Wednesday afternoon's plenary session.

  • Raul Santiago-Rivera (left) and Susan Orr (right) speak at Wednesday afternoon's plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Raul Santiago-Rivera (left) and Susan Orr (right) speak at Wednesday afternoon's plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Raul Santiago-Rivera (left) and Susan Orr (right) speak at Wednesday afternoon's plenary session.

  • Michael Whitman - by Dan Klein presents during the remembrance part of the Wednesday evening plenary session.

    Dan Klein presents during the remembrance part of the Wednesday evening plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Michael Whitman

  • Heath Rada embraces Cynthia Campbell during the Wednesday evening plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Heath Rada embraces Cynthia Campbell during the Wednesday evening plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Heath Rada embraces Cynthia Campbell during the Wednesday evening plenary session.

  • Larissa Kwong Abazia gavels out the Wednesday evening plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Larissa Kwong Abazia gavels out the Wednesday evening plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Larissa Kwong Abazia gavels out the Wednesday evening plenary session.

  • Commissioners and Advisory Delegates weight their voting choices. - by Danny Bolin

    Commissioners and Advisory Delegates weight their voting choices during the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Commissioners and Advisory Delegates weight their voting choices.

  • Laurie Hartzell approaches the microphone. - by Danny Bolin

    Laurie Hartzell approaches the microphone at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Laurie Hartzell approaches the microphone.

  • Sister Basimah Abdullah provides ecumenical greetings. - by Danny Bolin

    Sister Basimah Abdullah provides ecumenical greetings during plenary V at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Sister Basimah Abdullah provides ecumenical greetings.

  • Bishop Mark McDonald preaches at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion. - by Michael Whitman

    Bishop Mark McDonald preaches at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Bishop Mark McDonald preaches at the Ecumenical Service of Worship and Holy Communion.

  • Young Adult Volunteer, Ali Wood, addresses plenary. - by Danny Bolin

    Young Adult Volunteer, Ali Wood, addresses plenary V during the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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    Young Adult Volunteer, Ali Wood, addresses plenary.



June 19



Plenary VI, Educate a Child, Transform the World, Plenary VII, Compassion Peace and Justice Awards Reception, Plenary VIII

  • Ben Sloan speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Ben Sloan speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Ben Sloan speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session.

  • Debbie Braaksma speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Debbie Braaksma speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Debbie Braaksma speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session.

  • J. Herbert Nelson speaks to attendees of the Educate a Child, Transform the world luncheon. - by Danny Bolin

    J. Herbert Nelson speaks to attendees of the Educate a Child, Transform the world luncheon at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    J. Herbert Nelson speaks to attendees of the Educate a Child, Transform the world luncheon.

  • Commissioners and Advisory Delegates broke out into small groups to discuss Marriage and Middle East Issues. - by Danny Bolin

    Commissioners and Advisory Delegates broke out into small groups to discuss Marriage and Middle East Issues to begin plenary VII at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Commissioners and Advisory Delegates broke out into small groups to discuss Marriage and Middle East Issues.

  • Commissioners gathered for plenary VII. - by Danny Bolin

    Commissioners gathered for plenary VII at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Commissioners gathered for plenary VII.

  • Linda Scholl (right) and David Ealy (left), moderator and vice moderator of the Mission Coordination Committee, speak during the Thursday morning plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Linda Scholl (right) and David Ealy (left), moderator and vice moderator of the Mission Coordination Committee, speak during the Thursday morning plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Linda Scholl (right) and David Ealy (left), moderator and vice moderator of the Mission Coordination Committee, speak during the Thursday morning plenary session.

  • Linda Valentine is elected to another term as Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. - by Michael Whitman

    Linda Valentine is elected to another term as Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency during the Thursday morning plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Linda Valentine is elected to another term as Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency.

  • Jeffrey Bridgeman (left) and Rebecca Tollefson (right), moderator and vice moderator of Committee 10, Civil Union and Christian Marriage Issues, address plenary. - by Danny Bolin

    Jeffrey Bridgeman (left) and Rebecca Tollefson (right), moderator and vice moderator of Committee 10, Civil Union and Christian Marriage Issues, address plenary VII at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Jeffrey Bridgeman (left) and Rebecca Tollefson (right), moderator and vice moderator of Committee 10, Civil Union and Christian Marriage Issues, address plenary.

  • Susan Andrews, moderator of the 215th General Assembly of the PC(USA), addresses plenary. - by Danny Bolin

    Susan Andrews, moderator of the 215th General Assembly of the PC(USA), addresses plenary VI at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Susan Andrews, moderator of the 215th General Assembly of the PC(USA), addresses plenary.

  • Harold Reyes from the Moravian Church of Nicaragua provides ecumenical greetings. - by Danny Bolin

    Harold Reyes from the Moravian Church of Nicaragua provides ecumenical greetings in plenary VI at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Harold Reyes from the Moravian Church of Nicaragua provides ecumenical greetings.

  • Eleanor Cawthon, Young Adult Advisory Delegate from Utah, reviews Assembly business. - by Danny Bolin

    Eleanor Cawthon, Young Adult Advisory Delegate from Utah, reviews Assembly business during the Thursday morning plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Eleanor Cawthon, Young Adult Advisory Delegate from Utah, reviews Assembly business.

  • Commissioners pray during the Thursday morning plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Commissioners pray during the Thursday morning plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Commissioners pray during the Thursday morning plenary session.

  • Don Meade consider the business before the hall. - by Danny Bolin

    Don Meade consider the business before the hall during plenary VII at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Don Meade consider the business before the hall.

  • Rifat Kassis speaks during the Thursday morning plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Rifat Kassis speaks during the Thursday morning plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Rifat Kassis speaks during the Thursday morning plenary session.

  • Commissioners engage in discussion at the Thursday morning plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Commissioners engage in discussion at the Thursday morning plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Commissioners engage in discussion at the Thursday morning plenary session.

  • Terri Swails joins in singing prior to the Thursday morning plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Terri Swails joins in singing prior to the Thursday morning plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Terri Swails joins in singing prior to the Thursday morning plenary session.

  • Jim Collie (left) of the Tracking Desk converses with Gene McEvoy (right). - by Danny Bolin

    Jim Collie (left) of the Tracking Desk converses with Gene McEvoy (right), moderator of Committee 3, GA Procedures, about the days business in plenary VI at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Jim Collie (left) of the Tracking Desk converses with Gene McEvoy (right).

  • Commissioners sing to the pre-session music before the Thursday afternoon plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Commissioners sing to the pre-session music before the Thursday afternoon plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Commissioners sing to the pre-session music before the Thursday afternoon plenary session.

  • Attendees of the Educate a Child, Transform the World luncheon hear presentations. - by Danny Bolin

    Attendees of the Educate a Child, Transform the World luncheon hear presentations by John Yor and J. Herbert Nelson at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Attendees of the Educate a Child, Transform the World luncheon hear presentations.

  • Various placards are used to represent different parliamentary actions. - by Michael Whitman

    Various placards are used to represent different parliamentary actions during the Thursday afternoon plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Various placards are used to represent different parliamentary actions.

  • John Yor, general secretary of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan, speaks at the Educate a Child, Transform the world luncheon. - by Danny Bolin

    John Yor, general secretary of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan, speaks at the Educate a Child, Transform the world luncheon at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    John Yor, general secretary of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan, speaks at the Educate a Child, Transform the world luncheon.

  • Jason Pittman breaks the bread during the Thursday morning worship service. - by Michael Whitman

    Jason Pittman breaks the bread during the Thursday morning worship service at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Jason Pittman breaks the bread during the Thursday morning worship service.

  • The Rev. Anne Zaki, Assistant Professor, Theological Seminary in Cairo Egypt, reads scripture during the Thursday morning worship service. - by Michael Whitman

    The Rev. Anne Zaki, Assistant Professor, Theological Seminary in Cairo Egypt, reads scripture during the Thursday morning worship service at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    The Rev. Anne Zaki, Assistant Professor, Theological Seminary in Cairo Egypt, reads scripture during the Thursday morning worship service.

  • The passing of the peace during the Thursday morning worship service. - by Michael Whitman

    The passing of the peace during the Thursday morning worship service at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    The passing of the peace during the Thursday morning worship service.

  • Worship music abounds at the Thursday morning plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Worship music abounds at the Thursday worship at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Worship music abounds at the Thursday morning plenary session.

  • Worship music abounds at the Thursday morning plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Worship music abounds at the Thursday worship at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Worship music abounds at the Thursday morning plenary session.

  • Worship music abounds at the Thursday morning plenary session - by Michael Whitman

    Worship music abounds at the Thursday worship at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Worship music abounds at the Thursday morning plenary session

  • Jason Pittman breaks the bread during the Thursday morning worship service. - by Michael Whitman

    Jason Pittman breaks the bread during the Thursday morning worship service at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Jason Pittman breaks the bread during the Thursday morning worship service.

  • Observers react to the AI vote during the Thursday afternoon plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Observers react to the AI vote during the Thursday afternoon plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Observers react to the AI vote during the Thursday afternoon plenary session.

  • Stephen Blonder Adams approaches the microphone. - by Danny Bolin

    Stephen Blonder Adams approaches the microphone during plenary VII at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Stephen Blonder Adams approaches the microphone.

  • Bill Norton addresses plenary VII. - by Danny Bolin

    Bill Norton addresses plenary VII at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Bill Norton addresses plenary VII.

  • Granger Odum speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Granger Odum speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Granger Odum speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session.

  • Commissioners participate in debate during the Thursday afternoon plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Commissioners participate in debate during the Thursday afternoon plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Commissioners participate in debate during the Thursday afternoon plenary session.

  • Hunter Farrell speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Hunter Farrell speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Hunter Farrell speaks during the Thursday afternoon plenary session.

  • Commissioners and Advisory Delegates break into small groups to discuss Marriage and Middle East Issues. - by Danny Bolin

    Commissioners and Advisory Delegates break into small groups to discuss Marriage and Middle East Issues to begin plenary VII at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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    Commissioners and Advisory Delegates break into small groups to discuss Marriage and Middle East Issues.



June 20



plenary

  • Amos Menendez Gutierrez speaks during the Friday afternoon plenary session. - by Michael Whitman

    Amos Menendez Gutierrez speaks during the Friday afternoon plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Friday, June 20, 2014.
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    Amos Menendez Gutierrez speaks during the Friday afternoon plenary session.

  • J. Herbert Nelson speaks during the Friday afternoon plenary. - by Michael Whitman

    J. Herbert Nelson speaks during the Friday afternoon plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Friday, June 20, 2014.
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    J. Herbert Nelson speaks during the Friday afternoon plenary.

  • The Band, from Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church performed. - by Danny Bolin

    The Band, from Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church performed at the morning worship service at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Friday, June 20, 2014.
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    The Band, from Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church performed.

  • Kyle Coombs posted a sign on his laptop that showed up in the camera 1 camera feed. - by Michael Whitman

    Kyle Coombs posted a sign on his laptop that showed up in the camera 1 camera feed during the Friday afternoon plenary session at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Friday, June 20, 2014.
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    Kyle Coombs posted a sign on his laptop that showed up in the camera 1 camera feed.

  • Sudu Tada sings hymns at the morning worship service. - by Danny Bolin

    Sudu Tada sings hymns at the morning worship service at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Friday, June 20, 2014.
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    Sudu Tada sings hymns at the morning worship service.

  • Young Adult Advisory Delegates provide a relief from the business of plenary. - by Danny Bolin

    Young Adult Advisory Delegates provide a relief from the business of plenary X in the form of ‘plenargizers’ at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Friday, June 20, 2014.
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    Young Adult Advisory Delegates provide a relief from the business of plenary.

  • Joseph Morrow heads in to the final day of plenary sessions. - by Danny Bolin

    Joseph Morrow heads in to the final day of plenary sessions at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Friday, June 20, 2014
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    Joseph Morrow heads in to the final day of plenary sessions.

  • The Rev. Luke Powery provided the sermon for the morning worship service. - by Danny Bolin

    The Rev. Luke Powery provided the sermon for the morning worship service at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Friday, June 20, 2014.
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    The Rev. Luke Powery provided the sermon for the morning worship service.

  • Ken Hockenberry roamed the plenary floor to advise commissioners and advisory delegates. - by Danny Bolin

    Ken Hockenberry roamed the plenary floor to advise commissioners and advisory delegates on parliamentary procedure at the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the PC(USA) in Detroit, MI on Friday, June 20, 2014.
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    Ken Hockenberry roamed the plenary floor to advise commissioners and advisory delegates.

 

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