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A Second Version of Frequently Asked Questions about the Israel/Palestine Actions of the
217th General Assembly (2006) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

What did the 2006 General Assembly do with respect to the “phased selective divestment” action of the 216th General Assembly in 2004?

The 2006 General Assembly issued a statement that acknowledges the 2004 action “caused hurt and misunderstanding among many members of the Jewish community and within our Presbyterian communion.” It expresses grief over the pain that action caused and “accept[s] responsibility for the flaws in our process, and ask[s] for a new season of mutual understanding and dialogue.”

FAQ sheet prepared by the Office of Theology and Worship - PC(USA)
Distributed by the Office of the General Assembly, June 29, 2006

Did the 217th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) vote to replace the language “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”?

In a word, no. The report states, “The language of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, rooted in scripture and creed, remains an indispensable anchor for our efforts to speak faithfully of God.”

Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

The General Assembly Council has just come through several very difficult days as we have developed a budget that will guide our work for the coming two years. Though we have worked hard this week, this budget is actually part of a much larger effort we have made over many months as we have reshaped the work of the General Assembly Council and its staff.

By Rick Ufford-Chase

Palm Sunday this year found me worshipping at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, one of the best examples of an intentional multicultural church I’ve come across during my travels as Moderator of the General Assembly.