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Photo Directory
Monday June 28, 2004 |
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Survivors poster |
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Teresa Rodriguez, an artist from Auburn University,
designed this poster honoring survivors of abuse. Eleven refers
to the proposed Book of Order Amendments. Photo by Danny Bolin
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Survivors |
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Pamela Pritchard, a child abuse survivor, is lobbying for procedural changes in the Book of Order . Her recommendations address how the Church responds to cases of sexual abuse. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Exhibit Hall |
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Albert C. Winn, moderator of the 119th General
Assembly of the PC(US), flexes his muscles at the Research Services
booth. Photo by David P Young |
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Exhibit Hall |
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Participants use computer stations in the Exhibit Hall to receive up-to-date information from the PC(USA) Assembly Web site. Photo by David P Young |
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Health Ministries Health Fair |
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The Health Ministries USA mobile health van offers health screenings and information in the Exhibit Hall. Photo by David P Young |
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Health Ministries Health Fair |
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The mobile health staff performed Health Risk Assessments on visitors and designed individual "Healthy Steps" guides including steps for health risk reduction. Photo by David P Young |
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Health Ministries Health Fair |
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Marion Johnson, a member of Chester Presbyterian Church in Chester, Va., checked Curtis Kearns' blood pressure in the Health Ministries USA mobile health van. Kearns is director of the National Ministries Division. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Exhibit Hall |
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The Mission Initiative campaign, Joining Hearts and Hands, a five-year, $40 million campaign to renew the church for mission. Photo by David P Young |
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International Issues Committee |
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The International Issues Committee will consider proposed funding for AIDS prevention and treatment in Africa, an expression of solidarity with the people of Taiwan, a call for global population control, and expressions of concern for human rights in many nations. Photo by David P Young |
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National Issues Committee |
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The National Issues Committee will receive the latest version of "Transforming Families," a product of the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP), which documents the changing structures of families. The committee will also consider an overture to approve "A Christian Declaration of Marriage," a recommendation that the church establish an "Antiracism Institute," an overture from the Presbytery of Northern New York "Expressing the Desire that the Patriot Act Be Repealed," and an ACSWP resolution calling for a legalization program for immigrants in the United States. Photo by David P Young |
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Health Issues Committee |
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The Committee on Health Issues is scheduled to deal with measures concerning abortion, contraception, and smokestack emissions. Photo by David P Young |
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Peacemaking Committee |
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The Assembly's Peacemaking Committee will devote much of its attention to matters arising in the Middle East and Colombia. Photo by David P Young |
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Vice Moderator |
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The Rev. Jean Marie Peacock, associate pastor of Lakeview Presbyterian Church in New Orleans and a commissioner from South Louisiana Presbytery, was named vice moderator by Rick Ufford-Chase, the newly-elected moderator of the 216th General Assembly. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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General Assembly Breakfast |
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Tom Jones, vice president and managing director
of Habitat for Humanity International (Washington Office), introduced
featured speaker Millard Fuller at the General Assembly Breakfast.
Photo by Danny Bolin |
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General Assembly Breakfast |
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Millard Fuller, president of Habitat for Humanity International, spoke at the General Assembly Breakfast. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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General Assembly Breakfast |
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Millard Fuller, president of Habitat for Humanity International, spoke at the General Assembly Breakfast. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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General Assembly Breakfast |
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On behalf of Habitat for Humanity International, President Millard Fuller presented a certificate of appreciation to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase and Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick accepted. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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General Assembly Breakfast |
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Millard Fuller, president of Habitat for Humanity International, signed copies of his book, The
Theology of the Hammer. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Exhibit Hall |
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Author Gayraud S. Wilmore signed copies of his book, The Christian Faith through an Africentric Lens, published by Westminster John Knox Press. Photo by David P Young |
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Covenant Network Luncheon |
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Joanna Adams welcomed participants to the Covenant Network Luncheon. Photo by David P Young |
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Covenant Network Luncheon |
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Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick offered the invocation at the Covenant Network Luncheon. Photo by David P Young |
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Covenant Network Luncheon |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase and Vice Moderator Jean Marie Peacock greeted the crowd. Photo by David P Young |
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Covenant Network Luncheon |
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Freda Gardner, moderator of the 211th General
Assembly (1999), introduced the featured speaker. Photo by David
P Young |
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Covenant Network Luncheon |
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Brian Blount spoke on "Strong Medicine" at the Covenant Network Luncheon. Photo by David P Young |
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Covenant Network Luncheon |
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Tim Hart-Andersen spoke on "advancing the cause" of the Covenant Network. Photo by David P Young |
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Covenant Network Luncheon |
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Howard Rice led the benediction, "God of Grace and God of Glory." Photo by David P Young |
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Covenant Network Luncheon |
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"God of Grace and God of Glory." Photo by David P Young |
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COLA Volunteers |
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COLA Volunteers Diane Johnson and Aileen Davis reviewed Assembly information outside of the General Assembly Breakfast. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Planning Calendar Artist |
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Chinese artist He Qi shows off his cover artwork for the 2004-2005 Presbyterian Planning Calendar in the Exhibit Hall. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Theological Issues and Institutions Committee |
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Richard Murdock addresses Theological Issues and Institutions Committee members. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Military Chaplains Luncheon |
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Maj. Barbara "Barb" Sherer, U.S. Army chaplain, shared Iraq war experiences at the Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Personnel lunch. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Military Chaplains Luncheon |
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Lt. Col. Gilley "Gil" Richardson, U.S. Army chaplain, shared Iraq war experiences at the Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Personnel lunch. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Amanuel Ghareeb |
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Amanuel Ghareeb, an ecumenical advisory delegate from Kuwait, is pastor of the National Evangelical Church in Kuwait City. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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OneByOne Luncheon |
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Brad Grammer, director of Hope & New Life Ministry, spoke about the importance of relationships and not formulas in the OneByOne Ministry. Photo by
Shane Whisler |
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Awareness Campaign |
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The Awareness campaign features print, television, and radio advertisements designed to surprise audiences with the contemporary relevance, understanding and welcoming nature of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). |
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Exhibit Hall |
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Leona Friesenborg, right, explains story hunger booth fish to Sandra Coleman of Kingsport, Tenn. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Church Orders and Ministry Committee |
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Five overtures have been submitted that seek to overturn section G-6.0106b of the Book
of Order, which prevents the ordination of non-celibate gays and lesbians, or "authoritative interpretations" of the constitution that do the same, or both. The committee will also address constitutional language about temporary pastoral relations, programs to support clergywomen and proposals to expand the rights and responsibilities of Christian educators. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Mission Coordination and Budgets |
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The Mission Coordination and Budgets Committee will be asked to endorse a major proposal to reorganize and prioritize the denomination's mission programs. The Mission Work Plan (MWP) would establish four priorities for the mission work of the PC(USA): evangelism, justice, leadership and spiritual formation. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Mission Coordination and Budgets |
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The Mission Coordination and Budgets Committee will consider several proposed changes in the distribution and GAC review of the PC(USA)'s four annual special offerings. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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C. Fred Jenkins Constitutional Services Award |
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James M. MacKellar received the C. Fred Jenkins Constitutional Services Award from the Association of Stated Clerks. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Daily Worship |
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Al Hamme on saxophone and Tony Marino on bass, of the Presbybop Quartet, provided musical accompaniment for the evening worship service. Photo by David P Young |
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Daily Worship |
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Warren Cooper's vocal stylings helped lend familiar hymns a jazzy feel in the evening worship service. Photo by David P Young |
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Daily Worship |
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The Rev. Caroline Price-Gibson, pastor of New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Richmond, led the Call to Confession. Photo by David P Young |
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Daily Worship |
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COLA Vice Moderator Patricia Valentine led the Prayer for Illumination. Photo by David P Young |
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Daily Worship |
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The Rev. Teri Thomas, pastor of Northminster Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, urged her congregation to join her in making "a choice to fill our hearts with hope." Photo by David P Young |
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Daily Worship |
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The Rev. Teri Thomas, pastor of Northminster Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, preached a sermon on Jesus' words in Luke 6: "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks." Photo by David P Young |
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Daily Worship |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase and Stephany Graham with Worldwide Ministries guests Paul Neshangwe and Wilbert Sayimani. Photo by David P Young |
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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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