Special Committee on the PC(USA) and Race
Upcoming Meetings:
| May 15, 2024 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (EDT) Zoom |
October 15-18, 2024 Presbyterian Center Louisville |
| June 5, 2024 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (EDT) Zoom |
More Information, or to address or observe the meeting:
Tricia Dykers-Koenig
Tricia.Dykers-Koenig@pcusa.org
Members:
| Ruling Elder Edgar Hayes Hudson River Valley Presbytery At-Large |
Teaching Elder Fran Lane-Lawrence Lake Michigan Presbytery Special Committee on Racism Truth and Reconciliation |
| Ruling Elder Beth Hooten Salem Presbytery At-Large |
Teaching Elder Tim Marquez (Co-Moderator) New Covenant Presbytery At-Large |
| Teaching Elder Kate Jones Calone (Co-Moderator) Long Island Presbytery Special Committee on Racism Truth and Reconciliation |
Ruling Elder Jerusalén Martinez Zarco Coastal Carolina Presbytery At-Large |
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Teaching Elder Ryan Landino |
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STAFF RESOURCE |
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Tricia Dykers-Koenig |
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Assembly Mandate:
The Special Committee on the PC(USA) and Race is charged by the 225th General Assembly (2022) to:
- Explore and expose where White supremacy is embedded institutionally and foundationally in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its governing documents and make recommendations.
- Identify recommendations from previous General Assemblies related to racial equity, dismantling racism, and confronting White supremacy to
- evaluate continued relevancy,
- evaluate impacts on members who are Black/Indigenous/People of Color,
- identify patterns of resistance to implementation, and
- recommend strategies to overcome resistance/challenges to implementation.
- to provide an interim report to the 226th General Assembly (2024) and a report with recommendations to the 227th General Assembly (2026).
Membership Composition:
Seven Members:
- 4 members at-large
- 3 members from the 2016-2022 Special Committee on Racism Truth and Reconciliation
- must include at least 1 mid council leader)