220th General Assembly
June 30 - July 7, 2012
Pittsburgh, Pa. | David Lawrence Convention Center
Registration is open: you may register, reserve accommodations and purchase tickets to assembly events.
Commissioners, advisory delegates and other official participants whose assembly expenses are being covered by one of the GA agencies: you will receive an email from the GA Meeting Service with instructions and a special link for on-line registration. Use that link so that your registration and fees are handled correctly. Do NOT use the on-line registration link on this page. Contact the GA Meeting Service or 888-728-7228, ext. 2417 for assistance or if you did not receive the email.
Assembly observers, staff and stated clerks from synods and presbyteries, those representing theological institutions, and others paying their own expenses to attend the assembly: Register on-line now.
If you are unable to access the registration system, or to add tickets to an existing registration, download a public registration/ticket order form (PDF) or a Commissioner/Advisory Delegate registration/ticket order form (PDF).
If you do not already have a PC(USA) account, you will begin this process by creating a user name and password. Follow the instructions carefully, and be sure to remember your user name and password (both are case sensitive) to return to your record later or to access other PC(USA) services.
Before you begin the registration process, please:
- Review the assembly schedule and know when you will travel to Pittsburgh – you need to know your arrival and departure dates to reserve accommodations.
- Review information about the assembly hotels.
- Review the Schedule of Events and select the tickets you will want to purchase.
- You may register a spouse or other family members (who will share your accommodations) and/or purchase tickets as you register – so have their ticket selections, dietary requirements, and method of payment available.
- Have your credit card (AmEx, MasterCard, or VISA) or checking account information (to pay by electronic check) available for applicable registration and/or ticket fees.
You may log out at any step before you submit your registration, but be aware that any tickets you requested are cancelled and returned to inventory if you do not log back in and complete your registration within 24 hours. Be sure to complete your registration and submit payment promptly.
Purchasing Tickets: Many optional assembly events require tickets (see the QuickView Calendar and the Schedule of Events for ticket prices); you may purchase these when you register on-line. If you wish to only purchase tickets and do not need assistance with lodging, select the “Tickets Only” Roles and Components as you register to skip paying the $65 advance registration fee.
Remaining tickets to some events will be on sale beginning Friday, June 29, at Assembly Registration on the second floor of the convention center.
Tickets are distributed with participants’ assembly badges on-site, beginning Friday, June 29.
Registration Confirmation: As you complete your registration you may print an acknowledgement of the information and selections. You will receive an email notification from the GA Meeting Service when the payment is processed and your registration is confirmed (normally within 1 business day). At a later time, those requesting a reservation in an assembly hotel will receive a lodging assignment notice.
Please carefully review the General Information and FAQs for additional information about assembly registration, travel, lodging, and other arrangements.
The assembly is an open meeting, but admission to plenary sessions is limited to registered participants wearing an official assembly name badge. The advance assembly registration fee is $65; this is required for those who wish to reserve a room in one of the assembly hotels. Those who do not need assistance with housing arrangements may wait to register on-site; the on-site registration fee is $30, which will be waived for those for whom it is a financial hardship.
Deadlines
- May 24 – to request assembly housing
- June 14 – for advance registration and ticket sales
- June 14 – cancellation deadline (registration fees, less a $15 fee, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received by this date). Other than for canceled events, the G.A. Meeting Service does not refund payment for ticket orders canceled after June 14.
Do NOT delay. Hotels may be filled, and functions sold out before the deadlines.
Visit the official website of the 220th General Assembly (2012) where you will find information on the docket, special activities, information about Pittsburgh, the business of the assembly, and much more.