Today at GA224: Race, COVID-19, Native American concerns and more

The OUTLOOK from GA224 Here's what's happened today at General Assembly... As the assembly gathers virtually, the Outlook has you covered: Visit our website (pres-outlook.org) for the latest news. Follow us on social media. Watch your inbox for updates. General Assembly considers – and reconsiders – what business to take on The assembly considered whether to try to do more on more subjects, or focus more intensely on fewer matters related to COVID-19, racism and social justice. General Assembly affirms that Black lives matter; pledges to work against systemic racism The assembly voted overwhelmingly to approve a resolution declaring that Black lives matter; confessing that the church has been complicit in perpetuating injustice; and pledging to “confront and dismantle systemic racism” in the church and in society. Who is participating in General Assembly You may – or may not – be surprised. On responding to the COVID-19 pandemic The assembly affirmed need to help those impacted but the coronavirus pandemic. GA takes action to support Native American concerns The assembly made a strong statement of support for Native American community, as it seeks to repent for centuries of neglect and abuse.  GA prayer wall The virtual prayer room shares prayers of hope and lament from Presbyterians. Friday worship Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri and Cindy Kohlmann led a worship service of lament and hope with leaders from Baltimore Presbytery. Prayer for GA224 God of all creation, we come to you asking for your guidance and Spirit as we convene  General Assembly. We trust your ability to work through our human limitations and bring good out of our partial attempts at faithfulness. [ABOUT US] [SUBSCRIBE] [DONATE]  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Outlook reporting by Leslie Scanlon: Here's what happened this week What's there and what's not: Moving Forward Implementation Commission approves recommendations to General Assembly Per capita and funding committee will send five recommendations to General Assembly, including one calling for denominational restructuring 2020 Vision Team drafts recommendations to GA Divestment, mental health ministry, Special Offerings, grants and more: Presbyterian Mission Agency Board takes action on wide-ranging topics Get prepared for General Assembly this summer!

Soon the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will convene in Baltimore, Maryland. We already have a team of people standing for co-moderator. Overtures are being placed in committees and reports will soon be ready to go.  Stay informed about these GA happenings and so much more by taking advantage of a special GA subscription offer. If you already subscribe, share this offer with your session or others interested in following news about the church! Sign-up your commissioners or session. The trusted Presbyterian Outlook reporting team is already covering the business and actions coming to Baltimore June 20-27. Be well informed about what's coming to and what's coming out of Baltimore and subscribe today. For $12.95 you will receive 8 of our 18 annual issues, each with content dedicated to the 224th General Assembly. You will be introduced to those standing for co-moderator, get a roundup of overtures, read stories that offer background on complex issues like climate change and immigration, and learn about ministry initiatives happening in our denomination.  Subscribe today to receive this special GA offer!   Grace and peace, Jill Duffield, editor Click here to order now.

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