Commissioners and delegates will consider and vote upon a number of issues. A few of these considerations are controversial, particularly the possibility of divestment from some companies that do business in Israel and an overture that would allow for clergy to wed same-sex couples in states where it is legal to do so.
The Rev. Neal Presa has been elected to serve as the Moderator for General Assembly for the next two years. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, with those who are serving at GA, and with the wider denomination.
Today we offer some links to help you follow what is happening at General Assembly:
Real Time: Twitter Hashtag #ga220
Live Video Streaming
Neal Presa Elected as Moderator
Divestment
Presbyterian Divestment Propostal Spurs Heated Debate
Middle East Committee Votes to Divest, Encourages "Peaceful Pursuits" Investments in Israel and Palestine
Marriage
Civil Union and Marriage Issues
Live Blog: Civil Union and Marriage Committee
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