Photo Highlights of the 159th Stated Meeting

The theme of the presbytery was “Better Together for Christ.” The purpose of the gathering was to celebrate our connectedness as congregations and members of the PC(USA) at large and to introduce the results of the work of the “Better Together for Christ” task force. Including commissioners, guests, and family members, over 100 people attended. Common Life Ministry Team alongside Covenant planned a creative and dynamic worship service in a well-planned setting.

Left:
Rev. Jihyun Oh, newly installed Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), offers the benediction after her sermon titled “Our Hearts Burning Within Us” from the Road to Emmaus text.

Top:
(L) Some of the best food offered at presbytery! We always say this after each presbytery. Yum.
(R) Elder Jen Shelton, Associate Minister Rev. Grace Sosa, and Youth Adult Advisory Delegate Anna White gave witness of their time at 226th GA in Salt Lake City.

Bottom:
(L) Elder Bill Core, COM Chair, gave a powerful homily about lifting up the presbytery financially.
(R) Rev. Dr. Cliff Stewart offered a homily on “This is not the closing of our task force efforts; this is the beginning.”

PHOTO CREDIT:
Rev. Lemuel Garcia-Arroyo, Ministry Engagement Advisor at Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)