Of the Presbyterian Church (USA) that is. Well, the 712 commissioners of the General Assembly (advised by seminary students and the young adults)reached a conclusion after 2 hours of debate - deciding to recommend to the presbyteries that the new form of government (also known as FOG). So what happens now - well, the vote, if passed by 2/3s of the Presbyteries would completely revise and replace the current G.... sections of the Book of Order. What are the advantages - well, for one it is quite a bit shorter, and consequently, it is a tiny bit more user friendly. Once the FOG has more time to gel in our over meetinged minds I will go into more detail and attempt to explain the new system. Those of you who are presbytery members should have received a copy of the draft however there were multitudes of amendments. We adjourned for the day after 6 hours of meetings and motions - what a day of formative work. We never know what fun tomorrow will bring. Thanks for the privilege of representing the Presbytery of Cincinnati, I hope and pray that your lives back home are as full of joy, grace and love as I am experiencing here in Minneapolis.
With a smile,
Holly
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