Sights and sounds of the 218th General Assembly

More than 3,000 Presbyterians gathered in San Jose for the 218th General Assembly. Together they worked, worshiped and enjoyed fellowship from June 21-28, 2008.

Experience highlights from the plenary, exhibit hall, committee meetings and worship, as well a few candid moments, with this three-minute video.

How are YOU Growing in God's Church?

These interviews were done at the 218th General Assembly (2008) in San Jose, California.

The 218th General Assembly (2008) strives to help Christ’s Church Grow Deep and Wide under the guidance of the Holy Spirit by:

Declaring a churchwide commitment to participate in God’s activity through Jesus Christ in transforming the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) during the 2009–2010 biennium in keeping with Jesus words, “… Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me” (John 15:4) and the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18–20, “… All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” [Learn more]

Watch a video from the Bakersfield Californian

Michael Fagans, assistant editor of the Bakersfield Californian and member of the PC(USA) Self-Development of People national committee, shares his experiences in the General Assembly in this two and one half-minute video.