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Photo Directory
Saturday June 26, 2004 |
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Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity: The Theological Task Force at Midpoint |
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Participants enjoyed breakfast and community building at the Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity: The Theological Task Force at Midpoint. Photo by David P. Young. |
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Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity: The Theological Task Force at Midpoint |
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Gary W. Demarest of Pasadena, Calif., delivered an overview of the work on Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity: Theological Task Force at Midpoint. Photo by David P. Young |
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Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity: The Theological Task Force at Midpoint |
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Frances Taylor Gench from Union Theological Seminary/Presbyterian School of Education explained the biblical foundations for the Theological Task Force's preliminary report. Photo by David P. Young |
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Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity: The Theological Task Force at Midpoint |
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Jean S. "Jenny" Stoner of Craftsbury, Vt., delivered an overview of the work of the Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church. Photo by David P. Young |
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Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity: The Theological Task Force at Midpoint |
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P. Mark Achtemeier from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary introduced the Theological Task Force's preliminary report, "Affirmations on the Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church." Photo by David P. Young |
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YAD Orientation |
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Youth Advisory Delegate Dan Murphy-Cairns
from Tucson, Arizona, learns about his General Assembly responsibilities.
Photo by Danny Bolin. |
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YAD Orientation |
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Ruth-Aimeé Belonni from Puerto Rico Presbytery discusses her hopes for her General Assembly experience during YAD Orientation. Photo by Danny Bolin. |
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YAD Orientation |
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Youth Advisory Delegates, members of PC(USA) congregations between the ages of 17 and 23, advise the commissioners in committees (with vote also) and by voice in plenary sessions. Photo by Danny Bolin. |
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YAD Orientation |
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YADs learned how to participate fully in General Assembly activities during orientation. Photo by Danny Bolin. |
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Registration |
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Commissioners grab a break to study the schedule. Photo by David P Young. |
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Registration |
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Assembly registration began on Friday, June 25. Photo by David P Young. |
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Moderator Candidates |
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The Rev. David G. McKechnie, a moderator candidate from New Covenant Presbytery, greeted Assembly participants at his booth. Photo by David P Young. |
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Moderator Candidates |
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Moderator hopeful Rick Ufford-Chase from de Cristo Presbytery chatted about his candidacy. Photo by David P Young. |
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Moderator Candidates |
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The Rev. K.C. Ptomey Jr., whose moderator candidacy is endorsed by Middle Tennessee Presbytery, shook hands with supporters. Photo by David P Young. |
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Opening Press Conference |
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Patricia B. Valentine, vice-moderator of the Committee on Local Arrangements, and COLA Moderator B. Jackson Sadler spoke with the media about Assembly preparation and activities. Photo by David P. Young. |
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Opening Press Conference |
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Clifton Kirkpatrick, stated clerk of the General Assembly, explained Assembly procedures and issues to the media. Photo by David P. Young. |
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Photos from the Assembly Hall |
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The Rev. Dr. John McGarey stops for a friendly "can you hear me now?" chat outside the exhibit hall. John is pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Duncan, Okla. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Photos from the Assembly Hall |
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Six-year-old Emalie Stallknecht, right, and sister, Taylor, 10, assemble beads for bracelets in the That All May Freely Serve booth. They are the daughters of Steven and Tamara Stallknecht of Houston, Texas, and New Covenant Presbytery. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Business Meeting |
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Ed Brandt and Bronwen Boswell talk before the official opening of the General Assembly business meeting. Brandt is a parliamentarian recorder for the Office of General Assembly. Boswell is stated clerk of Western New York Presbytery. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Photos from the Assembly Hall |
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Arthur and Mary Biggs of New Jersey browse through the exhibit hall. The Biggs' are attending with daughter Jacqui Lovett, who works for PC(USA) Mission Funding and Development. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Business Meeting |
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Charles Heyward reviews materials related to church matters as he waits to enter the 216th General Assembly Plenary Hall. Heyward, of Charleston, S.C., is serving on the stated clerk review nominating committee. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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e-Room |
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Participants check email and read Reports to the General Assembly in the e-Room. Photo by David P. Young |
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Youth Advisory Delegates |
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Youth Advisory Delegates take a minute to compile their materials for the week. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Business Meeting |
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The Rev. Susan R. Andrews, moderator of the 215th General Assembly, and Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick prepare for the opening business meeting. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Business Meeting |
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Banners and pulpit drapes, dedicated during the opening business meeting, are made from Peruvian blankets called mantas. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Business Meeting |
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Committee on Local Arrangements volunteers from the Presbytery of the James host and coordinate a number of activities during the Assembly. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Business Meeting |
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COLA Moderator B. Jackson Sadler and Vice-Moderator Patricia B. Valentine led COLA volunteers in welcoming Assembly participants to Richmond. Photo by David P. Young |
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More Light Celebration Reception and Dinner |
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The Rev. Phyllis Koehnline, a former pastor retired to Chapel Hill, N.C., reads one of the stories behind the 1,000 stoles collected and displayed by the Shower of Stoles Project during the More Light Celebration Reception and Dinner. Phyllis served a pastor for 20 years in Skokie, Ill. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Peacemaking Dinner |
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Singer/songwriter/activist John McCutcheon, whose faith is the foundation of his music and life, enthralled the crowd at the annual Presbyterian Peacemaking Dinner. Photo by David P. Young |
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Peacemaking Dinner |
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Singer/songwriter/activist John McCutcheon, whose faith is the foundation of his music and life, enthralled the crowd at the annual Presbyterian Peacemaking Dinner. Photo by David P. Young |
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Outlook Foundation Dinner |
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Richard A. Ray, president of the Presbyterian Outlook Foundation board of directors, presented a plaque of appreciation to Lillian McCulloch Taylor during the organization's annual dinner on June 26. Photo by Evan Silverstein |
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Outlook Foundation Dinner |
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Barbara D. Souders examined a plaque she was presented during the Presbyterian Outlook Foundation Dinner. Photo by Evan Silverstein |
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Presbyterian Pro-Life Program and Dinner |
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Frederica Mathewes-Green, author of Real
Choices: Listening to Women, Looking for Alternatives to Abortion,
spoke at the Presbyterian Pro-Life dinner.
Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator Election |
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Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick hugs the Rev. Susan R. Andrews, moderator of the 215th General Assembly. Photo by David P Young |
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Moderator Election |
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The Rev. Fahed Abu-Akel, moderator of the 214th General Assembly, escorts newly-elected Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase, accompanied by his wife Kitty Ufford and their son Teo, to the stage. Photo by David P Young |
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Moderator Election |
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John Fife, moderator of the 204th General Assembly (1992) and pastor of Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Ariz., congratulates Rick Ufford-Chase, who is also a member of the congregation. Photo by David P Young |
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Moderator Election |
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The Rev. Susan R. Andrews, moderator of the 215th General Assembly, welcomes Rick Ufford-Chase and his family to the stage. Photo by David P Young |
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Moderator Election |
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The Rev. Susan R. Andrews, moderator of the
215th General Assembly, sings with newly-elected Moderator Rick
Ufford-Chase. Photo by David P Young |
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Moderator Election |
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The Rev. Susan R. Andrews, moderator of the
215th General Assembly, presents the traditional silver Celtic
cross to newly-elected Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase. The cross
is passed to each succeeding moderator as each is installed at
the beginning of a year of service to the church. Photo by David
P Young |
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Moderator Election |
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The Rev. Susan R. Andrews, moderator of the
215th General Assembly, presents the traditional silver Celtic
cross to newly-elected Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase. The cross
is passed to each succeeding moderator as each is installed at
the beginning of their term of service to the church.
Photo by David P Young |
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Moderator Election |
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The Rev. Susan R. Andrews, moderator of the
215th General Assembly, presents the traditional clerical stole
to newly-elected Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase. Photo by David
P Young |
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Moderator's Election |
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Rick Ufford-Chase spoke after his installation
as moderator of the 216th General Assembly. Photo by Dann Bolin |
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Moderator's Election |
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Rick Ufford-Chase spoke after his installation
as moderator of the 216th General Assembly. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Election |
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The Rev. Susan R. Andrews, moderator of the
215th General Assembly, with newly-elected Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase.
Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Election |
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One of the newly-installed moderator's first duties is to lead the Assembly in celebrating all former General Assembly moderators in attendance. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Press Conference |
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Rick Ufford-Chase, newly-elected moderator
of the 216th General Assembly Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Press Conference |
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Rick Ufford-Chase, newly-elected moderator
of the 216th General Assembly Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Press Conference |
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Rick Ufford-Chase, newly-elected moderator
of the 216th General Assembly Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation is the owner and copyright holder of these photographs. Any PC(USA) congregation or governing body may use these photographs for noncommercial use without our prior permission, but may not license their use to anyone else. All other organizations, groups and members must receive our prior written permission to use. When the photographs are used, our ownership and copyright must be shown and credit given to the photographer where indicated. |
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