General Assembly Goes On-Line Only

Apr 22, 2020 | Announcements, Events, PCUSA | 0 comments

For the first time in the history of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the denomination’s General Assembly will be held online only. The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) voted unanimously April 21st to approve a plan for a reduced assembly gathering that will require everyone involved — commissioners, advisory delegates, corresponding members and staff — to participate in a digital assembly.

More at: https://www.pcusa.org/news/2020/4/21/224th-general-assembly-be-conducted-online-only/

Details are still being worked out, but the plan includes:

  • Question and answer session (town hall gathering) for moderator candidates followed by the election of a new moderator/co-moderators on Friday, June 19
  • Opening worship, two plenaries on Friday, June 26
  • Critical business, three plenaries, including stated clerk election and budget, on Saturday, June 27.