According to the permanent committee of the AC, “The concerns that have been raised about the seminar and its topic have been so significant that it seems wisest for the peace and unity of the church not to proceed in this way.”

“The amount of work host committees put in over the years of planning and the year of preparing — it’s unbelievable.” 

The Assembly reconvened at 8:00 a.m. During the Covenant College report, Derek Halvorson offered the following highlights: Admissions – In the fall of 2021, we welcomed 292 new students from 33 states and 8 countries; this was 22 students over our Fall 2021 enrollment goal. Campus & Facilities – During the 2021-2022 year, Facilities Management…

Agency reports presented to the Assembly on June 14.

Election of the moderator and other actions of the Assembly.

“My goal is for the Assembly to run smoothly and for people to have the opportunities to make their points and for us to get out on time,” he said. 

The Overtures Committee reconvened and made recommendations on the following overtures: Overture 7, Amend RAO 4-21.d for Committees of Commissioners to Review Committee and Board Compliance and Policies, in the affirmative as amended. The vote was 122-12. The OC assumed jurisdiction of the overture, though it was not referred to the committee by the Stated…

This is an updated version of our previous overture coverage. It now includes information on Overtures 28 and 29.

Which amendments will go on to the 50th General Assembly, and which ones have been defeated?

“We hope to celebrate what God has done over the past 50 years, and also look ahead to where He’s leading us in our next 50.”