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Photo Directory
Sunday June 27, 2004 |
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Women of Faith Breakfast |
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The 2004 Women of Faith Award recipients (Christine Mann Darden, Ruth Rivera Lane, and Rogene F. Henderson) were honored at the Women of Faith Breakfast, sponsored by Women's Ministries. Photo by David Young |
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Women of Faith Breakfast |
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The 2004 Women of Faith Award recipients (Christine Mann Darden, Ruth Rivera Lane, and Rogene F. Henderson) were honored at the Women of Faith Breakfast, sponsored by Women's Ministries. Photo by David Young |
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Opening Worship |
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The Opening Worship and Commissioning Service was held in Richmond Coliseum. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Worship |
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Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond provided the central communion table. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Worship |
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The worship program featured the photograph "Fullness of Life," combining two symbols of Christian life, worship and service. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Worship |
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Communion ware for the service was designed by Shirley Pewter Co. of Williamsburg to complement the set carried to the table, on loan from Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Worship |
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An estimated 8,000 worshipers gathered in the Richmond Coliseum for the opening service. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Worship |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase sings during the opening worship service. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Worship |
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Liturgical dancers and banner wavers accompanied the adult and youth choirs during one of the gathering hymns, "Uyai Mose (Come, All You People)." Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Worship |
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Liturgical dancers accompanied the Psalm of Commissioning. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Worship |
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Liturgist Rachel Park, a student at Manchester Middle School in Richmond and member of Richmond Community Korean Church, led the Call to Worship. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Worship |
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Sentiments outside of the opening worship service: "God Is Love." Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Opening Worship |
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An estimated 8,000 worshipers gathered in the Richmond Coliseum for the opening service. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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The Richmond Coliseum was transformed into a sacred space for the opening worship service. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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Three local artists the Rev. Michelle Phillip
Junkin, Janice McMurray and the Rev. Janet James created the
chargers used on the communion table. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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Members of the children's choir lift their voices in worship. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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The opening worship service draws Presbyterians of all ages. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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Liturgical dancers, under the direction of Kathryn Sparks, brought color and movement to the celebration. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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Liturgical dancers fill the baptismal font, created by a local Presbyterian artist. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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Retiring mission coworkers were honored during the opening worship service. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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The Rev. Susan R. Andrews, moderator of the
215th General Assembly, preached a plea for the church to "reclaim
the beauty and blessing of abundance." Photo by David P.
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Opening Worship |
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The Rev. Susan R. Andrews, moderator of the
215th General Assembly, shared the historical importance of the
shepherd in her sermon. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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Andrews' message on abundance: "God drenches us with grace." Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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The Rev. Susan R. Andrews prepares communion elements, provided in part by the Ladies of the Landing, Williamsburg, and South Plains Presbyterian Women. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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The Rev. Curtis A. Kearns, director of the National Ministries Division, presented the national mission personnel for commissioning. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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The Rev. Simmons S. Gardner, chaplain and director of pastoral care at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, led the Prayers of the People. Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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Soprano Lisa Edwards-Burrs of Petersburg, Va., sang the invocation, "Lord, I Want to Be a Christian." Photo by David P. Young |
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Opening Worship |
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Cantor Sunny Schnitzer, spiritual leader of the Bethesda Jewish Congregation, a worshiping community that shares sacred space with Bradle Hills Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, sang Psalm 23 in Hebrew and English. Photo by David P. Young |
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Exhibit Hall |
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Exhibitor Patricia Massey, left, and Mary Ferris try out a new floor game in the Worldwide Ministries Division booth. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Witherspoon Society Awards Luncheon |
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Members of All Souls Presbyterian Church in Richmond received the Whole Gospel Congregation Award from Eugene TeSelle. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Witherspoon Society Awards Luncheon |
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The Rev. Ulysses Payne, pastor of All Souls Presbyterian Church, with Eugene TeSelle, vice president of the Witherspoon Society board. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Witherspoon Society Awards Luncheon |
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Douglas F. Ottati, M.E. Pemberton Professor of Theology at Union Seminary/PSCE, received the annual Andrew Murray Award, given annually to honor an individual's life of Christian service and witness, reflecting the Witherspoon Society's commitment to justice and peace. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Witherspoon Society Awards Luncheon |
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Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon from Union Seminary addressed "The Power of Ontological Blackness in the Presbyterian Church" at the annual Witherspoon Society Awards Luncheon. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Witherspoon Society Awards Luncheon |
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Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon from Union Seminary addressed "The Power of Ontological Blackness in the Presbyterian Church" at the annual Witherspoon Society Awards Luncheon. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Alice Nishi of Davis, Calif., stood in line to greet the new moderator. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase with National Network of Presbyterian College Women representative Dee Darden of Auburn, Ala. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase greeted Assembly participants at the Moderator's Reception. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase greeted Assembly participants at the Moderator's Reception. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase greeted Assembly participants at the Moderator's Reception. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase greeted Assembly participants at the Moderator's Reception. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase at the reception. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase at the reception. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase at the reception. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase at the reception. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase at the reception. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase at the reception. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Moderator's Reception |
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Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase at the reception. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Media Luncheon |
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Teresa Blythe, media analyst and author of Meeting God in Virtual Reality: Using Spiritual Practices with Media , spoke at the General Assembly Media Luncheon. Photo by David P Young |
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Volunteers in the U.S. Luncheon |
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Newly-commissioned Young Adult Volunteers gathered at the Volunteers in the U.S. luncheon. Photo by David P Young |
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Welcoming Presbyterians National Worship Service |
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The Rev. Eily Marlow, Associate Chaplain at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn., preached at the Welcoming Presbyterians National Worship Service, sponsored by More Light Presbyterians, That All May Freely Serve, and the Shower of Stoles Project. Photo by David P Young |
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Welcoming Presbyterians National Worship Service |
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Elder Michael Adee of First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe, N.M., preached at the Welcoming Presbyterians National Worship Service, sponsored by More Light Presbyterians, That All May Freely Serve, and the Shower of Stoles Project. Photo by David P Young |
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Welcoming Presbyterians National Worship Service |
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Martha Juillerat, founder and national program director of the Shower of Stoles Project, presented the baptismal bowl, a gift from the Reconciling Network of United Methodists. Photo by David P Young |
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Welcoming Presbyterians National Worship Service |
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Martha Juillerat, founder and national program director of the Shower of Stoles Project, presented the baptismal bowl, a gift from the Reconciling Network of United Methodists. Photo by David P Young |
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Stated Clerk Nominations |
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Stated Clerk candidates Rev. Linn W. Rus Howard; the Rev. Clifton Kirkpatrick, who is the Stated Clerk Review and Nomination Committee's nominee; Rev. Robert "Bob" Davis; and Elder Alex Metherell. Photo by David P Young |
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Iraqi Visitor |
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The Rev. Younan Gh. Shiba, Pastor and President of the Assyrian Evangelical Church. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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National Health Ministry Award Reception |
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Barbara Easley, niece of Elise Woodward Stutzer, and Sandy Pait, great-niece, unveiled the Elise Woodward Stutzer National Health Ministry Award, which will be given for the first time in 2006. Photo by Danny Bolin |
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Exhibit Hall |
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A group from South Asian Fellowship Presbyterian and National Capital Presbytery, Herndon, Va., performed the Rasame Hina For The Bride in the exhibit hall. 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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