In our last series about the Book of Confessions, one topic that came up frequently was the role of the PCUSA’s (and prior Presbyterian denomination’s) General Assembly. General Assembly (GA) is the PCUSA’s national gathering that is held every other year. The Next GA will be in the summer of 2026 in the Presbytery of Milwaukee. While the national gathering is over, the work of GA has just begun. While GA is a time to make decisions, vote on changes, and assemble commissions, much of the work of GA is carrying out what has been decided upon at the gathering. Think of it like this: in a church worship service, we worship God and hear about how we should live our lives in faith, but the work of the church really only begins once the service is done.
With the 226th General Assembly having officially come to a close, here are some of the things we can expect to hear more about in the coming two years:
So come with me, for the journey ahead is long. Blessings, Pastor Chris |
AuthorPastor Chris Hallam earned her degree at Princeton Theological Seminary and moved to Michigan to become a pastor. Also trained as a studio artist and graphic designer, with an interest in pop culture and social science, her passion is thinking creatively about the future of the church. Archives
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