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1:00 p.m. – 4:00
p.m.
Semper Reformanda Pre-GA Conversation $15.00 (First Presbyterian
Church, 2100 4th Avenue North - about 5 blocks from the Convention
Center).
Speaker: Dr. Mark Taylor, Professor of Theology and Culture, Princeton
Theological Seminary. This conversation will look at the United
States as empire, to be addressed in Dr. Taylor’s remarks
and in looking at the document, “Covenanting for Justice
in the Economy and the Earth,” adopted by the World Alliance
of Reformed Churches in Accra, Ghana in 2004. 3:00
p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Youth Advisory Delegate (YAD) Orientation and Dinner (Oxmoor
Inn)
YADs should plan to arrive in Birmingham in time for this important
orientation led by YAD Advisors.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Covenant Network Moderator’s Commissioners Reception (Sheraton
Hotel)
Former GA Moderators and Covenant Network board members welcome
commissioners and others for conversation and refreshments.
2006 General Assembly Moderatorial candidates have been invited
to attend.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Covenant Network Commissioners’ Convocation Dinner $34.00
(Sheraton Hotel)
Susan Andrews, Moderator of the 215th General Assembly and pastor
of Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland holds
up our vision for the church and our hopes for this General
Assembly in her address entitled “The Purity of Unity.”
An opportunity for commissioners, advisory delegates and observers
to think together about how to make a difference in the coming
week.
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Presbyterians For Renewal Pre-Assembly Reception (Sheraton Hotel)
Commissioners and visitors are invited to a time of fellowship
with Presbyterians for Renewal. Candidates for Moderator of
the General Assembly have been invited to address and interact
with this gathering. Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres
will be provided.
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Witherspoon Society Issues Briefing $15.00 (Sheraton Hotel)
Speaker: Dr. Eugene TeSelle, Witherspoon Society Issues Analyst,
and Friends. This regular Witherspoon Society event for commissioners
and others provides a progressive look at the Assembly and the
issues, ideas on how to be an effective participant, and a chance
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