GA news: Committee Group 1 concludes, Committee Group 2 begins

Faithful readers, The first group of comittees wrapped up their business on Wednesday, and the second group of committees began their meetings on Thursday. Stay up-to-date with all of this news and more with the Outlook! In Christ, The Outlook team

Health, Safety, and Benefits Committee reacts to Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade by Gregg Brekke Equity, representation, and inclusion the order of the day in Mid Councils Committee by Eric Ledermann Polity Committee recommends requiring new policies on anti-racism training and non-sexual harassment by Leslie Scanlon Rules of Discipline Committee approves historic revision unanimously by Jerry Van Marter IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... A day in the life of a committee at the hybrid 225th General Assembly: Technology glitches, grace, and the movement of the Holy Spirit What does an average day look like for a committee in a hybrid General Assembly?  Polarization, bullying, harassment and free and fair elections occupy the work of the Addressing Violence in the USA Committee On its first day, the committee named the relevance and importance of their work, passing three resolutions: one on polarization; another on bullying, harassment, and assault; and a third on democracy, voting rights, and electoral reform. Environmental Justice Committee approves recommendation on divestment from five energy companies, carbon offsets The long-awaited overture, pending the assembly’s approval, paves the way for Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) agencies to speak with their investment dollars after many years of negotiations resulted in less-than-desired environmental concessions from large energy companies. Mental Health Business at the Health, Safety, and Benefits Committee The Health, Safety and Benefits Committee began their three days of in-person meetings considering three items of business on their agenda concerning mental health. Stated Clerk reminds GA attendees of COVID safety protocols The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly remains committed to providing a safe environment for GA225. Theology, Worship and Education Committee recommends worship resources for the military, changes to the Directory for Worship The committee concluded its work by considering how to support soldiers and veterans through the creation of worship resources for military chaplains and pastors and by debating and voting on multiple changes to the Directory for Worship.

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