SAN JOSE – The 218th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) kicked off this morning with some bursts of hope – with voices from the leadership of the denomination telling of their work and their conviction that, in the words of Robert Wilson, vice-moderator of the 217th General Assembly, “we are better together.”
Using a mix of video clips and telling stories of the ministry of particular congregations and presbyteries, these denominational leaders both introduced themselves to the commissioners and tried to present a positive face of what PC(USA) is doing well.
Allison Seed, chair of the General Assembly Council, spoke of a council that’s becoming increasingly collaborative, responsive and accountable.
Linda Valentine, the council’s executive...
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