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Dear Outlook readers,

Today, I pray that you are able to see the Spirit at work all around you — in community, in creation, in the work of the church. Know that God goes with you into all of the unknowns of this time and Christ's grace covers you.

In Christ,

Rose Schrott Taylor
Outlook interim associate editor

Editors' picks

Hope for shattered pieces: A reaction to the Highland Park shooting by Quincy Worthington

Assembly declares PC(USA) to be a ‘sanctuary and accompaniment church,’ supporting immigrants and asylum-seekers by Leslie Scanlon

General Assembly instructs PC(USA) to divest from five fossil fuel companies by Leslie Scanlon

GA approves proposed constitutional amendments to require policies and to remove ‘honorable’ from retiree title by Leslie Scanlon and Jerry Van Marter

In case you missed it...

Assembly approves changes in age requirements for Young Adult Advisory Delegates
Also allowed: youth participation from new worshipping communities and immigrant fellowships. — Leslie Scanlon

General Assembly approves Addressing Violence in the USA recommendations in a long evening session
Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy asked to study investment policies on all weapons-related companies. — Greg Allen-Pickett and Stephen Salyards

GA in Brief – July 6, 2022
With one day of plenaries completed, many issues are set to be discussed today and tomorrow. — Gregg Brekke

Assembly okays Racial and Gender Justice report
Resolutions address historic harms, racism, violence and reparative justice. — Jerry Van Marter

Assembly completes action on Mid Councils Committee recommendations
Proposals seek more inclusion, parity, equity and thus more justice. — Jerry Van Marter

Fourth plenary of General Assembly 225 begins action on committee work
121 items of business were included in the assembly’s approval of the consent agenda, and 7 items were pulled for later discussion. — Eric Ledermann

General Assembly 225 gathers virtually for worship and fourth plenary
Worship leaders articulated hope for the present and future and lament over a painful past.— Eric Ledermann

Did you hear?
Mike Wakeland has accepted a call to be the first installed pastor of Xenia United Presbyterian Church, Xenia, Ohio.