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Photo Directory
Friday July 2, 2004 |
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Daily Worship |
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Elder Patricia Massey of Davidson, N.C., preached a sermon with Nathan Ballentine on "A Joy in Two Parts" at the daily worship service. Massey and Ballentine are co-moderators of the Presbyterian Youth Connection. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Daily Worship |
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Elder Nathan Ballentine of Tallahassee, Fla., preached a sermon with Patricia Massey on "A Joy in Two Parts" at the daily worship service. Massey and Ballentine are co-moderators of the Presbyterian Youth Connection. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Daily Worship |
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Emily Riehl, a Project Burning Bush participant, and Michael Snow, both of Richmond, sang "Marvelous Light" at the daily worship service. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Stated Clerk Election |
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The candidates for Stated Clerk (L. Rus Howard, Clifton Kirkpatrick, Bob Davis, and Alex Metherell) prayed during the commissioners' vote. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Stated Clerk Election |
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Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick hugs Gradye Parson after the commissioners voted Kirkpatrick into a third term. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Stated Clerk Election |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase congratulates re-elected Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Stated Clerk Election |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase installs Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick. Photo by David P. Young |
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Stated Clerk Election |
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Cynthia Joe from the Stated Clerk Review and Nomination Committee presents re-elected Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick with the Stole. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Stated Clerk Election |
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Committee on the General Assembly (COGA) member Kathy Walker presents re-elected Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick with a copy of the Book of Order and the Constitution. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Stated Clerk Election |
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The commissioners elected Clifton Kirkpatrick to his third consecutive term as Stated Clerk. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Stated Clerk Election |
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The commissioners elected Clifton Kirkpatrick to his third consecutive term as Stated Clerk. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Stated Clerk Election |
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Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick with Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase after Kirkpatrick's re-election and installation. Photo by David P. Young |
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Stated Clerk's Press Conference |
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Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick answers press questions after his re-election. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Communion Plates |
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Three local artists Rev. Michelle
Junkin, Janice McMurray and the Rev. Janet James created the
painted chargers used on the communion table during Sunday's
opening worship service. Photo by David P. Young |
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Banners |
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Presbytery of Geneva and Palisades Presbytery were two presbyteries that hung banners in the plenary hall. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Banners |
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Shenandoah Presbytery and Southeast Georgia Presbytery were two presbyteries that hung banners in the plenary hall. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Committee on Church Orders and Ministry |
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Participants line up for floor discussion of the minority report that urged the Church to maintain "authoritative interpretation" of the constitution that forbids the ordination of "self-affirming, practicing homosexuals" while the church continues in a period of discernment. Photo by David P. Young |
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Committee on Church Orders and Ministry |
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The vote against ordaining "self-affirming, practicing homosexuals" shocked and saddened many. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Prayer Circle |
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At the urging of the moderator, people walked to the park across from the convention center during recess for prayer and support. Photo by David P. Young |
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Prayer Circle |
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Over 350 people gathered in the park outside the Richmond Coliseum for prayer after the Church Orders and Ministry vote. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Prayer Circle |
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Elder Michael Adee of First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe, NM, comforts Lucy Harris of Richmond. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Prayer Circle |
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Michael Adee embraces Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick at the impromptu prayer circle after the Church Orders and Ministry vote. Photo by Danny |
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Prayer Circle |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase leads the circle in prayer. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Prayer Circle |
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Heather Reichgott, one of over 350 seeking solace at an impromptu prayer circle outside of the Coliseum after the Church Orders and Ministry vote, holds a candle during prayer. Photo by David P. Young |
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Prayer Circle |
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Saddened and disappointed, over 350 grieved publicly after the Assembly voted to uphold "authoritative interpretation" of the constitution, prohibiting ordination of practicing gays and lesbians. Photo by David P. Young |
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Prayer Circle |
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Marco Grimaldo of Baltimore offers a prayer to the circle. Photo by David P. Young |
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Prayer Circle |
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The Rev. Kyle Otterbein of East Iowa Presbytery, the presenter of the minority report, extended his hand in peace to a grieving Mieke Vandersall, who received the Voices of Sophia Sister of the Year Award earlier in the week. 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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