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Greetings from the General Assembly

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Presbyterians work together in committee at General Assembly
Presbyterians work together in committee at General Assembly

In a few hours, the PC(USA) General Assembly will discuss various items of business from the environment committee. You can follow along with live-stream of the PC(USA) General Assembly here or read through the various environmental business assigned to this Assembly on the environment-immigration committee agenda here.

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Rain garden at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church (Portland)
Rain garden at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church

Meanwhile, we've enjoyed being in Portland and the various ways the city and convention center offer models of sustainability. Here is a brief  " target="_blank">General Assembly video on sustainable Portland that introduces some of those sustainable practices.

The Committee on Local Arrangements provided mission trips for attendees that looked at environmental and sustainability issues and grassroots organization Presbyterians for Earth Care hosted their annual awards luncheon. To read more about the award winners and the speakers on climate change, read about the PEC Lunch here.

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Presbyterians for Earth Care luncheon at the PC(USA) General Assembly. William Gibson award given to Rev. Dr. Trisha Tull.
Presbyterians for Earth Care luncheon at the PC(USA) General Assembly. William Gibson award given to Rev. Dr. Trisha Tull.

 

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