Other Activities

Exhibit Hall
The exhibit hall will be in the San Jose McEnery Convention Center conveniently located next to the plenary hall as well as most General Assembly activities. The exhibit hall will be open the following hours:

Friday, June 20: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 21: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 22: 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Monday, June 23: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 24: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This is an excellent way to find out about the latest resources and happenings across the denomination. Be sure to visit the displays of each of the General Assembly agencies, many related projects and not-for-profit groups and those of many commercial vendors as well. The Cokesbury Bookstore and the Global Marketplace are both highlights of the hall as well.

Face-to-Face
Are you a church professional thinking about where God is calling you? Are you a congregation seeking to fill a vacant position? Are you a Middle Governing Body staff person working with the call process? If so, the Face-to-Face Event will be a chance to make connections to discuss new opportunities.  Participants will be able to download Personal Information Forms (PIF) and Church Information Forms (CIF) electronically. In addition, there will be training sessions on how to use the Church Leadership Connection (CLC) system. 

You’ll also have an opportunity to meet Joyce Lieberman, the new associate for Call System Support, along with the rest of the CLC staff. Join us in the Face-to-Face Room in the Marriott Hotel (Willow Glen I, II, III) during the following times:

Friday, June 20:   3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 21:   8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 22:   1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, June 23:   8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 24:   9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25:   9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m

For more information, call (888) 728-7228, x5731 visit the CLC Web site.

Sponsored by the Office of Vocation, a joint ministry of The Office of the General Assembly/ General Assembly Council.

Twelve Step Meetings
Twelve step meetings (AA, NA, OA, ALANON) will be offered each evening during the dinner break. Look for more information in the program booklet available at the assembly.

Presbyterianism: Principles and Practices
The Committee on Theological Education and San Francisco Theological Seminary sponsor this for-credit seminary course.  It is designed to inform seminarians about the structure and mission of the PC(USA), provide firsthand experience related to how a General Assembly works and encourage focus on issues currently being debated within the denomination.  Classes begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 20. Advance registration is required.

For more information contact Sue Ann Wichman.

Christian Educator Certification Course
The Association of Presbyterian Church Educators sponsors this course on the Polity, Program and Mission of the PC(USA). It fulfills two course requirements for Christian Education Certification. Participants study the PC(USA) Constitution, complete projects and attend assembly committee meetings and plenary sessions. Through exposure to the assembly they receive a broad understanding of the structure, governance and mission of the denomination. Classes begin on Saturday, June 21, and end on Friday, June 27.  Registration is listed as a ticketed event during GA registration. A registration fee of $100 (the price of the “ticket”) is required in addition to the $60 GA registration fee. 

For more information, contact Peggy Owens at (502) 561-8300 or email.

Mission Tours
The Committee on Local Arrangements has planned several mission/cultural tours during the assembly. Some tours are oriented to particular San Jose and Bay Area missions, while others focus on local and regional cultural sites. The tours are likely to be very popular, and seating is limited.  

Purchase tickets when you register online, go directly to on line ticket sales if you do not plan to register or download a registration/ticket order form.

These are listed in the Schedule of Events, or see fuller descriptions of the tours on the COLA Web site.