General Assembly Events June 19 -27
Ever wish you could attend a General Assembly? Here is your opportunity. The 224th General Assembly will be online this year. The Assembly had to cancel the in person gathering in Baltimore, MD and move to a condensed version with only the essential business of assembly being considered. Even with a shorter assembly there are still events all week.
General Assembly Events
All events are open to everyone one the 224th General Assembly webpage or on Spirit of GA Facebook page.
June 19 Election of the Moderators
The Assembly begin on June 19 at 7 pm with the opening of assembly and election of the Moderators.
June 20 Poor People’s Campaign
The Poor People’s Campaign will have a digital and social media gathering. Stated Clerk, Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II will be one of the speakers.
June 21 Virtual Sunday Worship
At each assembly a highlight was the opportunity for commissioners and visitors to attend worship services in congregations in the host presbytery. This the Presbytery of Baltimore Congregations are offering online worship opportunities for commissioners and others.
June 23 – Hands and Feet: Youth Rising Event
Youth Rising Coalition will hold an online event to hear the voices and stories of Baltimore Area youth.
June 24 General Assembly Bible Study
The GA224 Bible Study will be led by James and Mary Taneti on Lamentations 5: 21 -22 on June 24 at 7 pm and again at 10 pm.
June 26 Opening Worship
The General Assembly Opening Worship will begin at 11 am.
June 26 and 27 General Assembly Business
The Election of Stated Clerk will be June 27 at 11 am.
The Assembly Ends with Music and Mediation on Saturday afternoon.
Online Exhibit Hall
Another part of the Ga is the exhibit hall. This year there is an online exhibit hall.
Enjoy the online General Assembly and see how the church continues to find ways to do the ministry of Jesus Christ even in the middle of a pandemic.
General Assembly Prayer Room
You can add your prayers to the Prayer wall or walk an online Labyrinth or guided meditations