General Assembly News Update - The story behind the stoles

Dear readers, General Assembly commissioners are hard at work! Plenary sessions began Sunday night and will run through Thursday, July 4. Since there's so much news to cover, we're sending this special addition of our Thursday News and Resources Newsletter. We'll be back in your inbox on Thursday with more news! For breaking news, follow us on social or sign up for our texting service.  Grace and peace, Rose Schrott Taylor Digital Content Editor Presbyterian Outlook  #GA226 elects and installs first woman of color stated clerk by Eric Ledermann 226th GA elects co-moderators in single vote by Eric Ledermann #GA226 International Engagement Committee votes to reject Christian Zionism in the U.S. by Eric Ledermann The story behind the stoles by Greg Allen-Pickett

In fifth plenary, commissioners demonstrate that ‘every vote counts’ by Emily Enders Odom PC(USA) investing agencies asked to sell bonds of occupying countries by John Bolt Committee advises against recognizing Korean church caucus over women’s mistreatment by Eric Ledermann The little presbytery that could by Greg Allen-Pickett In case you missed it... A journey through Salt Lake City’s Presbyterian churches The Outlook GA reporting team visited several Presbyterian churches on Sunday morning, along with other commissioners. ‘Our ancestors’ wildest dreams’ Beloved former stated clerk, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, is honored for his unparalleled legacy of witnessing to God’s justice. — Emily Enders Odom Gathered in faith: Worship and reflection begin the in-person plenaries of #GA226 Those gathered in Salt Lake City, and watching online, begin the plenary work of General Assembly with reflection and song. — Greg Allen-Pickett Domestic Engagement Committee passes items on modern slavery, gun violence, White Christian nationalism and solitary confinement A full second day concludes the committee’s work. — Layton Williams Berkes