(Concurrences) New Covenant (De Cristo, Grand Canyon) New Castle (Mid Kentucky, De Cristo, Wabash Valley)

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1 001 On Amending G to Resolve a Conflict Between the Book of Order and the Laws of Some States 002 On Developing a Letter to Accompany the Confession of Belhar 003 On Amending G to Clarify the Responsibility of the 004 On Amending Portions of the Directory for Worship 005 On Adding G , Administrative Personnel Association (APA) 006 On Directing the Board of Pensions and the Foundation to Divest from Fossil Fuel and Actively Invest in Securities that Focus in Renewable Energy New Covenant (De Cristo, Grand New Castle (Mid Kentucky, De Cristo, Wabash Santa Fe (De Cristo, SE Illinois, Grand Santa Fe (De Cristo, Wabash Central Nebraska (Cascades, Indian Nations, Prospect Hill, De Cristo, Great Rivers, North Central Iowa) Hudson River (Boston, De Cristo, Heartland, Northern NY, SE Illinois, Wabash Valley, Mid- Kentucky, Nat. Cap., NW Coast, Pitts, San Jose, Shenandoah,) adds "unless state law requires otherwise" to the end of trust clause. Creates a task force for a "US accompanying letter" 7 PC(U.S.A.) members from the fields of theology, social ethics, ethnic and racial history, law and/or philosophy, capable of contributing to a concise but comprehensive statement to be presented for approval to the 224th General Assembly (2020); and invite as many as four other Reformed and/or Full Communion churches to nominate (single) representatives to serve on the task force Current paragraph describes 's role as counselor to ordered ministers, but appears to limit responsibilities just to those who are working in congregations. 10 items Baptism, Lord's Supper, Household worship, spiritual direction; etc.

2 007 On Establishing a Grant to Develop Resources to Educate Entities Regarding Serious Mental Illness Issues. 008 On Adding to the GA Divestment List All Companies that Meet Specific Listed Criteria. 009 On Amending D Regarding the Definition of Offense 010 On Responding to the Current Syrian Crisis 011 On Amending G with Additional Language. 012 On Amending G-6.04e to Require Two-Thirds Affirmative Vote to Amend the Constitution. 013 On Calling for an Immediate Moratorium on All Executions. GA 223 Overtures Item E-04 Mission (Santa Fe, Tres Rios, West Jersey, De Cristo, New Covenant, Chicago, SE Illinois, Grand Canyon, Wabash East Tenn. (De Cristo, Milwaukee, Twin Cities, Wabash North Alabama... Establish a $250,000 grant to be used to implement the provisions of this Overture.... to develop plans of action and resources that will be used by presbyteries, congregations and seminaries of the PC(USA) to further educate these entities within PC(USA) regarding serious mental illness issues with the intent to provide a foundation for action within the denomination. Criteria: a. Appears on most recent Carbon Underground 200 list; b. Derives more than 50% of its annual revenue from extraction, production and distribution of fossil fuels; c. Has not reduced its combined product and production carbon footprint by 2.5% per year from 2005 levels, consistent with the Paris Agreement goal... An act or omission prohibited by the council of authority s duly adopted Sexual Misconduct Policy and/or Child and Youth Protection Policy shall be considered contrary to the Scriptures or Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and therefore an offense for purposes of these rules. of the Stop the killing Cascades Work for reconciliation (Chicago, New Alleviate the suffering Castle, Covenant Deepen our Partnership with Syrian Christians (S), de Cristo, Nat. Cap., Wabash Tropical Florida (de Cristo, Central Florida, Wabash Inland Northwest Greater Atlanta Canyon, Wabash Concerning laboring outside bounds: When ministers... are called to a validated ministry within the bounds of another presbytery, permission to labor outside the bounds of the presbytery of membership and within the bounds of the presbytery where the ministry is located shall be obtained from both presbyteries..." Of the presbyteries.

3 014 On Engagement with the Issue of Climate Change. 015 Amending G and D d When Former Ministers of the Word and Sacrament who Renounced Jurisdiction While Being Accused in a Disciplinary Case Wish to Work for the PC(USA) Again. 016 On an Initiative to Repair Critical Infrastructure Needs of the Churches and Properties in the Historic Native American and Alaskan Native Mission Field of the PC(USA). 017 On Amending G to Allow Congregations to Elect Individuals as Ruling Elders without Requiring Them to Assume a Seat on the Session 018 On Appointing a Team to Review the Current Per Capita Based System of Funding the Ministry of Councils Higher Than the Session. 019 On Amending G Regarding Renunciation of Jurisdiction. GA 223 Overtures Item E-04 New Covenant Canyon, Wabash Twin Cities Area (de Christo, Grand Canyon, Wabash Grand Canyon ( de Cristo, Wabash Monmouth (de Cristo) Newton (Grand Canyon, de Cristo, Wabash Central Florida (de Cristo, Wabash Valley, Grand Canyon, N Alabama) (from the rationale) "... the consistent, rational, and equitable global pricing of emissions would enlist market forces to drive changes in consumption necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and also provide the economic incentive necessary to promote investment in low-carbon or zero-carbon infrastructure and technologies. Affordable energy would continue to be available to drive responsible economic development, while global emissions driven by consumption would decline. We also recognize that this pricing system must originate with the secular authorities, not PC(USA). " "... until the person rejoins the church, comes forward and resubmits to the disciplinary process the council governing that congregation or entity has thoroughly inquired into the circumstances surrounding the renunciation of jurisdiction, determined that the person is suited to the work proposed to be undertaken, and received concurrence from the next higher council. ".to direct the General Assembly Mission Agency [PMA] to provide an assembly wide inventory documenting the physical needs of Native American Churches and Chapels and creating an ongoing fund for urgent and immediate repairs and improvements. "When elected by the congregation, they shall serve faithfully as may be individually commissioned or may serve as members of the session. " "That the Moderator(s) of General Assembly in consultation with [OGA and GACOR] appoint a team of no less than 6 and no more than 10 elders and ministers to review the current Per Capita based system of funding the ministry of councils higher than the session, for financial sustainability into the next 10 years." replaces whole paragraph with new: "No congregation or entity under the jurisdiction of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shall be permitted to employ, for pay or as a volunteer, a former minister of the Word and Sacrament (teaching elder) who has renounced jurisdiction in the midst of a disciplinary proceeding as the accused."

4 020 On Opposition to Congressional and State Anti-BDS Legislation. 021 On Advocating for the Human Rights of All Citizens of Israel From the Synod of the Covenant. 022 On Support and Prayer for the Church and People of South Sudan. 023 On Amending G , Administrative Personnel Association. 024 On Realigning the Border Between the Synod of the Northeast and the Synod of the Trinity so the Village of Waverly NY Shall Be Within the Synod of the Trinity and the of Lackawanna. 025 On Creating a Task Force to Examine NCCOP s Call to Ecumenical Solidarity for Justice for Palestinians. 026 On Amending G Regarding the Composition of a Congregational Nominating Committee. 027 On Amending W Concerning Participation in the Lord s Supper by Baptized Children. GA 223 Overtures Item E-04 Covenant (S) (de Cristo) Covenant (S) (de Cristo) Shenango Canyon, Redstone) New Castle (de Cristo,) Susquehanna Valley and Lackawanna Grace Grace Grace Defend and advocate for the Constitutional protection under the First Amendment for all US citizens, religious and civic organizations...that exercise their... civil rights to support measures of economic witness (boycott, divestment, sanctions, or BDS policies and strategies) designed to bring those freedoms and rights to Palestinians and other persons living without full citizenship and under occupation (followed by specific actions) Affirm the support of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights as expressed in the 210 General Assembly (1998). Issue a formal statement condemning the actions of those who initiated and perpetuate the conflict in South Sudan and of support and prayer for the church and people of South Sudan, and communicate this statement to the government of South Sudan and Create a task force of 12 representatives from all relevant appropriate, official PC(USA) staff, committees, task forces and mission networks to examine the NCCOP s nine-part call to ecumenical solidarity for justice for Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza, in Israel, throughout refugee camps and the diaspora. The task force will be informed by existing policy statements of previous General Assemblies. " and the voting majority is comprised of those not currently serving on the session." " the session should provide an occasion to welcome them they shall be welcomed."

5 028 On Amending G , Composition and Responsibilities of the Session. 029 On Responding to the Open Letter from The National Coalition of Christian Organizations in Palestine (NCCOP) to the World Council of Churches and the Ecumenical Movement 030 On Jewish - Christian Dialogue and the Israeli Presence in Palestine 031 On Amending W by Adding Constitutional Questions to the Installation of Ministers of Word and Sacrament to be Answered by Members of the Southeastern Illinois (de Cristo) San Francisco San Francisco ". In the case of the sickness or absence of the pastor or designated moderator, the pastor or designated moderator may appoint a member of the session to preside, or the session, after having obtained the approval of the pastor or designated moderator, may convene and elect another of its own members to preside. Such an appointment should not be routine and shall only be for a single meeting... " 1. Create a task force... to examine the NCCOP s ninepart call to ecumenical solidarity for justice for Palestinians Following this recommendation, instruct the task force to determine the PC(USA) response and invite further ecumenical dialogue, most especially with the World Council of Churches, in that regard. 3. Instruct the Stated Clerk to invite and encourage further ecumenical dialogue with our partner denominations, most especially with the World Council of Churches, in that regard Steps for substantive dialogue with Jewish colleagues about issues of Israel/Palestine, with this concluding step: "7. Challenge dialogue partners to build on common values for justice and peace in Israel/Palestine. If persistence dialogue fails to transform, withdrawing from that partnership may be necessary." Wabash Valley a. Will we, the of do everything in our power to uphold and support the pastoral relationship established this day... b. Do we the members of welcome (pastor elect) as a friend and colleague in ministry? On Instructing the Board of Pensions to Include 12-Weeks of Parental Leave as Part of the Benefits Package Boston 033 On Amending G , Terms of Call, to Include Paid Family Leave Boston The call shall include participation in the benefits plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including both pension and medical coverage, or any successor plan approved by the General Assembly, and paid family leave of at least 12 weeks.

6 034 On Amending G to Include BOP Participation and Paid Family Leave 035 On Recognizing Rev. Henry Highland Garnet s Prophetic Voice for Today 036 On Creating an Administrative Commission to Work with the Synod of the Northeast Regarding the Jarvie Commonweal Endowment Fund 037 On Support of Peace Churches in the PC(USA) 038 On Amending G to Prohibit Public Endorsement of Individuals Running for Public Office Boston San Francisco Huntingdon San Jose Western NC Extends requirement of BoP participation for Certified Christian Educators and Certified Associate Christian Educators Recognize the prophetic witness of Rev. Henry Highland Garnet, pastor of 15th Street Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. and Shiloh Presbyterian Church in New York City Assess the current placement, management, and location of the Jarvie Commonweal Endowment Fund Continuing the "Peace Discernment" effort of the 219th GA (2010) No congregation, session, presbytery, synod, or national office of the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America, nor any individual acting on behalf of or in an official capacity for the above institutions, shall publicly endorse or oppose, or otherwise encourage or discourage others to vote for or against an individual running for public office.

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