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2010 General Assembly

The 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will be held July 3-10, 2010, in Minneapolis, MN. It's time to start thinking, planning, and praying for the work that will be done there, as it can greatly impact the life and mission of the church. Click on the links below to learn more:

PC-Biz

The place to go for all official business coming to General Assembly. You do not have to create an account to access it.

What Happens at a General Assembly?

The basic schedule: What Happens When.

Making a Difference

Some ways YOU can impact the G.A., even if you won't be in Minneapolis this summer!

How Business Gets to a General Assembly

A brief explanation of the several ways items can be brought before the G.A.

Important Issues at the 2010 G.A.

Includes resources on each issue.

Overtures of Special Interest

Presbyblog

The blog of commissioner Bob Davis, which other commissioners will find to be a helpful resource in preparing for GA.

Deadlines for items to be considered by the 219th General Assembly are as follows:

Amendment to/Interpretation of Book of Order: 120 day deadline (March 5, 2010)
Financial Implications: 60-day Deadline (May 4, 2010)
All Other Overtures: 45-day Deadline (May 19, 2010)
Consultation: 30-day Deadline (June 3, 2010)

NOTE: Deadlines to bring business to presbyteries varies from presbytery to presbytery. Contact your presbytery office to learn the deadlines for your particular presbytery.