Greg Allen-Pickett, Author at The Presbyterian Outlook https://pres-outlook.org News and Articles from the The Presbyterian Outlook Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:35:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://pres-outlook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/outlook-logo.svg Greg Allen-Pickett, Author at The Presbyterian Outlook https://pres-outlook.org 32 32 Spirit of service endures: Engaging with local ministries at #GA226 https://pres-outlook.org/2024/07/spirit-of-service-endures-engaging-with-local-ministries-at-ga226/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:57:42 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=126316 Presbytery of Utah provides multiple opportunities for mission and ministry in the spirit of the discontinued Hands and Feet initiative.

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]]> The story behind the stoles https://pres-outlook.org/2024/07/the-story-behind-the-stoles/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:26:23 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=126265 Newly elected co-moderators delight the assembly with their custom, symbolic stoles.

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]]> The little presbytery that could https://pres-outlook.org/2024/07/the-little-presbytery-that-could/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:25:33 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=126253 The Presbytery of Utah steps up to host the 226th General Assembly in Salt Lake City with energy, creativity and joy.

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]]> Gathered in faith: Worship and reflection begin the in-person plenaries of #GA226 https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/gathered-in-faith-worship-and-reflection-begin-the-in-person-plenaries-of-ga226/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:09:50 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=126199 Those gathered in Salt Lake City, and watching online, begin the plenary work of General Assembly with reflection and song.

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]]> Hybrid format + condensed schedule = no exhibit hall at #GA226 https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/hybrid-format-condensed-schedule-no-exhibit-hall-at-ga226/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:25 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125630 The decision to have no exhibit hall for the General Assembly in Salt Lake City sparks strong reactions. Greg Allen-Pickett reports.

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]]> Hands and Feet initiative scrapped for #GA226 https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/hands-and-feet-initiative-scrapped-for-ga226/ Thu, 02 May 2024 09:49:03 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=124891 GA attendees are encouraged to worship with local churches.

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]]> Presbyterian delegation connects with those suffering in Israel/Palestine https://pres-outlook.org/2024/02/presbyterian-delegation-connects-with-those-suffering-in-israel-palestine/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:15:47 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=123229 The Israel/Palestine Mission Network group calls for ceasefire in Gaza and bears witness to violence during their trip.

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]]> The 225th General Assembly ends on a note of gratitude and hope for the future of the church https://pres-outlook.org/2022/07/the-225th-general-assembly-ends-on-a-note-of-gratitude-and-hope-for-the-future-of-the-church/ Sat, 09 Jul 2022 23:16:53 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=103782 Young Adult Advisory Delegates presented a gift to the co-Moderators, and the assembly ended with the same prayer it started with, acknowledging that there is work to be done.

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]]> General Assembly debates diverse work of Ministry Coordination Committee including LGBTQIA+ Advocacy and format for GA226 https://pres-outlook.org/2022/07/general-assembly-debates-diverse-work-of-ministry-coordination-committee-including-lgbtqia-advocacy-and-format-for-ga226/ Sat, 09 Jul 2022 13:17:14 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=103757 Commissioners affirmed a wide swath of resolutions from the Ministry Coordination Committee on LGBTQIA+ issues, gender-inclusive language and diverse families. They concluded with a proposal for a hybrid 226th General Assembly.

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]]> Assembly reelects Moffett as Presbyterian Mission Agency president and executive director https://pres-outlook.org/2022/07/assembly-reelects-moffett-as-presbyterian-mission-agency-president-and-executive-director/ Sat, 09 Jul 2022 01:56:11 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=103746 GA Plenary 13 decided the reelection of Moffett and the Board of Pensions’ relationship to the Office of General Assembly among other business.

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