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 Overtures 

Overtures to the 2023 General Assembly will be posted as they are received.

OVERTURES REFERRED TO THE 50TH by the 49TH GA PRESBYTERY ASSIGNED COMMITTEE

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2021-41 Tennessee Valley Presbytery 50th GA OC Amend BCO 35-1 to Expand Potential Witness Eligibility
OVERTURES SUBMITTED TO THE 50TH GA PRESBYTERY ASSIGNED COMMITTEE

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1 Southwest Florida Presbytery MNA Restructure Southwest Florida Presbytery Boundary
2 Covenant IRC Request PCA Join International Conference of Reformed Churches
3 James River CCB, OC Amend RAO 14-9.h and RAO 15-8.g to Limit General Assembly Debate
4 Central Florida MNA Transfer Pasco County, Florida, to the Presbytery of Southwest Florida
5 Tidewater CCB, MNA, OC Change BCO 8-6 Regarding Chaplain Administration of Sacraments
6 South Texas CCB, OC Amend BCO 13-6, 21-4.b, and 24-1 To Require Criminal Background Checks of all Minister and Officer Candidates
7 Southern New England CCB, AC, CDM, MNA, MTW, RUF, CC, CTS, PCAF, Geneva, RH Amend RAO 4-21.d for Committees of Commissioners to Review Committee and Board Compliance and Policies
8 Arizona CCB, OC Amend BCO 31-10 for Non-censure Suspension Option During Investigation
9 Arizona CCB, OC Amend BCO 7 to Codify the Biblical Standard for Church Officers Related to Human Sexuality
10 Northern New England CCB, OC Amend BCO 32-19 to Clarify Use of Professional Counsel in Cases of Process
11 Platte Valley CCB, SJC, OC Amend BCO 15-4, 45-1, and 45-4 to Allow Objections by GA Commissioners to SJC Decisions
12 Evangel OC, AC Petition Government to End Sex-change Procedures for Minors
13 Northern California CCB, SJC, OC Amend BCO 35-1 and 35-7 to Allow All Persons as Witnesses in Cases of Process
14 Northern California CCB, SJC, OC Amend BCO 32-19 Regarding Use of Professional Counsel in Cases of Process
15 Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church, White Rock, New Mexico CCB, OC Amend BCO 53 To Disallow Exhortation, Preaching, or Teaching by Women in Worship
16 Catawba Valley CCB, OC Amend BCO 7 to Codify the Biblical Standard for Church Officers as Related to Self-Description by Biblical Sins
17 Session of Meadowview Reformed CCB, OC Amend BCO 7 To Disqualify from Office Men Describing their Personhood, Being, or Identity by a Sin Struggle
18 from the Sessions of: Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church, Peachtree City, GA;
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, GA;
East Cobb Presbyterian Church, Marietta, GA;
Tucker Presbyterian Church, Tucker, GA.
OC Affirm Christ-Centered Racial Reconciliation and Reject Secular Social Justice and Critical Theory Ideology
19 Tennessee Valley AC Request Administrative Committee to Address Questions re Presbytery Jurisdiction and Committee/Agency Employment
20 Potomac AC Request Administrative Committee to Research Use of Electronic Records for Denominational Purposes
21 from the Session of First Presbyterian Church CCB, OC, SJC Amend BCO 33-1 and 34-1 Specifying Causes and Processes for Original Jurisdiction Requests
22 from the Session of First Presbyterian Church CCB, OC, SJC Amend RAO 8-4.h; 17-1; and 19-2 to Specify When Minority Reports Are Permitted
23 Mississippi Valley CCB, OC Amend BCO 8-2 and 9-3 to Require Officers’ Conformity to Biblical Standards for Chastity and Sexual Purity in Self-description
24 Chesapeake CCB, OC Amend BCO 8-3 to Include Language from the AIC Report on Human Sexuality for Elder Responsibilities
25 Arizona CCB, SJC, OC Amend BCO 31 to Require Expedited and Conflict-free Investigations of Cases Involving Moral Failure or Victim(s)
26 Northwest Georgia CCB, OC Amend BCO 7-3 Regarding Titling of Unordained People
27 Pacific Northwest CCB, OC Amend BCO 38-1 re Confessions and Offended Parties
28 Calvary OC, AC Declare Message to All Nations a Faithful Expression of Biblical Polity Shaping the PCA
29 Southern New England PCAF Direct the Board of the PCA Foundation to Adopt a Policy on Risk Management

 

*For the 2022 Overtures, click here.

 Travel 

The 2023 General Assembly is hosted by the Covenant Presbytery.

General Assembly will be located at:

Renasant Convention Center
255 N Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103

Parking at the Renasant Convention Center

We have arranged discounted parking at two garages near the Renasant Convention Center:

Mud Island Garage located at 125 North Front Street (1-min walk) – https://www.premiumparking.com/p2705

Shoppers Garage located at 85 North Front Street (3-min walk) – https://www.premiumparking.com/p2721

Click on the links for each garage to make reservations ahead of time.

Please use the code PCA20 to receive 20% off any parking transaction at these two garages.

Click on this LINK for a map of the parking garages.

 

Downtown Memphis Trolley

Travel to the Renasant Convention Center on the Downtown Trolley! There are two trolleys that will take you to the convention center. The Main Street Line will operate from 6:45 am – 12:00 am and the Riverfront Line will operate from 10:20 am – 6:00 pm. The base fare is $1.00 and daily passes can be purchased for $2.00.

For more information about the Memphis Downtown Trolley please click on this link: https://www.memphistravel.com/trip-ideas/ride-downtown-memphis-trolley

For a map of the trolley lines please click on this link: Memphis Trolley Map

Visitor's Bureau
  • For helpful information, click here.
Rental Cars
  • Avis has provided the PCA discount number T121200 (enter this code in Discount Codes/AWD#)
  • For reservations go to www.avis.com or call (800) 331-1600
  • Up to 30% discounts are available depending on demand (vehicles in less demand have the greater discounts). Better discounts are available on the Avis site versus other travel websites.
Flights

Special Opportunity with Delta Airlines

The PCA Administrative Committee (AC) has arranged a small discount for those who wish to use Delta. You may receive a discount between 2-10%. Using this code may benefit the ministry of the Administrative Committee by helping us with future travel needs.

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Presbyterian Church in America

Please click here to book your flights.

You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code  NY24K
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

 Apps 

GUIDEBOOK

Download the Guidebook app to keep up with what’s happening during the week of GA!

Session times will show in the current timezone of your device. Memphis is in the CENTRAL TIME ZONE.

To download the Guidebook app: 

1) On your phone’s Play Store (Android) or App Store (Apple) app, search for and download the Guidebook app.
2) Search for 2023 PCA General Assembly.
3) Push the Get button.

If you already have the Guidebook app,
search for 2023 PCA General Assembly.

Or, you may scan this QR code:

CITRIX FILES

All the General Assembly documents will be available to registered commissioners on ShareFile on the following dates:

  • Commissioner Handbook – a month prior to GA
  • Supplement to the Commissioner Handbook – a week before GA
  • Onsite Reports – as completed

Download the Citrix Files app for all your ShareFile needs below today!

*For new app users:  You may be asked for the “subdomain” before you log in.  Our subdomain is pcaga.

If you are a registered commissioner and need your login, please email ac@pcanet.org.

 Events 

First Time Commissioners Dinner | Tuesday, June 13 @ 5pm

This is a business dinner and learn style event where a speaker and hosts will discuss ways to get involved at GA.  This dinner is for First Time Commissioners only. This will be held on Tuesday, June 13 at 5pm. Sign-up HERE!

Please contact events@pcanet.org with any questions!

The PCA Unity Fund Breakfast | Wednesday, June 14 @ 6:30 am

The PCA Unity Fund cordially invites you to our taco breakfast at the 50th General Assembly.  Please join us as we reflect and celebrate what God’s up to through The PCA Unity Fund.  You’ll hear from MNA Coordinator Dr. Irwyn Ince, Development Coordinator Scott Bridges, Board Member Julian Battle, and a previous recipient. Register today!

Advance RSVP through Brushfire: https://mna.brushfire.com/ufbreakfast/550864 is required for this event. The exact room will be provided closer to the date.

Covenant College Breakfast | Wednesday, June 14 @ 7am

Join alumni and friends of Covenant College for a time of fellowship. You will have the opportunity to hear from an alumnus who serves as a pastor in the PCA. We look forward to seeing you!

Please RSVP by May 22 at covenant.edu/PCAGAbreakfast.

If you have any further questions, email us at alumni@covenant.edu or call us at 706-419-1439.

Gospel Reformation Network Luncheon | Wednesday, June 14 @ 12 Noon

We invite you to join us for our regular GA luncheon on Wednesday, June 14th. Each year at the PCA General Assembly, the GRN hosts a luncheon for the purpose of affirming the PCA’s mission of being faithful to the scriptures, true to the Reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.

RSVP: https://gospelreformation.net/events/

 

MNA Vision Lunch | Wednesday, June 14 @ 12 Noon

A Special Invitation for You  

Join Us at the Mission to North America Vision Lunch 

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 

12:00 pm at the Renasant Convention Center

Register Today to Hold Your Seat! 

The Lord promised the prophet Habakkuk that one day, “…the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters covers the sea.” King Jesus is on mission to advance his kingdom in our secular age. Mission to North America serves the PCA for the expansion of churches that are faithful to the Scriptures, true to the Reformed faith and obedient to the Great Commission. Over the course of this past year, MNA centralized its commitment to serve as a resource for church planting and church vitality in the U.S. and Canada.  

Join us for lunch and hear how you can partner with us in “Cultivating Kingdom Advancement through the PCA in North America.”  MNA Coordinator TE Irwyn Ince, MNA Executive Coordinator TE Murray Lee and MNA Church Planting and Vitality Coordinator TE Chris Vogel will participate in a moderated discussion on the topic of MNA’s renewed vision that will challenge and encourage the PCA as we continue the renewed work of church planting and vitality.    

Advance registration is required, and the seats fill up fast, so we encourage you to register here today!  Registration deadline is Friday, May 19. 

If you register for the lunch and find that you are unable to attend, contact Charlotte McKnight <clmcknight@pcanet.org> so your seat may be given to someone on the waiting list. Check your email to receive updated information closer to time with the room location for the lunch. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, June 14 at 12:00 pm (Noon)! 

Westminster Theological Seminary Alumni, Students & Friends Dinner - SOLD OUT | Wednesday, June 14 @ 5:45 pm

This event is SOLD OUT!

All Westminster alumni, students, and their friends are welcome to join Westminster staff for a delicious free BBQ dinner and an update on the seminary’s strategic vision and programs from 5:45 – 7:45 pm on Wednesday, June 14, at the Courtyard Marriott in Downtown Memphis (75 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38103).  Dessert and coffee will also be served.  This will be a great time of fellowship, and a unique opportunity to hear from seminary leadership regarding Westminster’s latest endeavors.  We look forward to being with you!

Guests may RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pca-ga-dinner-for-westminster-theological-seminarys-alumni-friends-tickets-603796199687

 

WSC Alumni Dinner | Wednesday, June 14 @ 6pm

Westminster Seminary California invites all alumni and friends of the seminary to join us for dinner on Wednesday, June 14 at 6pm in the Renasant Convention Complex. This will be a time of connection with fellow alumni accompanied by a brief update on the seminary. Please contact cgilmour@wscal.edu if you have not received an invitation and RSVP link via email.

Please RSVP using this form: https://forms.office.com/r/bPu8P6pxiP

MTW Ukraine Breakfast | Thursday, June 15 @ 7am

Join the MTW Ukraine Team as we give an update on the war, the church in Ukraine, and relief efforts including Crates for Ukraine.

Led by Jon Eide and Doug Shepherd

You may sign-up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mtw-ukraine-breakfast-tickets-626546566647

 

Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Luncheon | Thursday, June 15 @ 12 Noon

One of the joys of our annual General Assembly is the fellowship we have with friends who are co-laboring in the PCA. This has been an eventful and exciting year at Greenville Seminary, and our annual GA Luncheon gives us an opportunity to re-connect and to be reminded of what the Lord is doing as we continue in the work of seminary training that is Biblically Grounded;  Pastorally Focused; and Confessionally Faithful. 

We hope you’ll join us for our Thursday luncheon this year in Memphis. We will hear updates from Jonathan Master and Pat Daly about the seminary’s past year and future plans and our alumni address will be delivered this year by TE Stephen Spinnenweber, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, FL.

RSVP Details:
Register here: https://gpts.edu/pcagalunch/ or by emailing info@gtps.edu
$30/ticket – Deadline is Friday, June 9

Grace at the Fray of Ministry: A Serge Luncheon | Thursday, June 15 @ 12 Noon

Join us Thursday to hear what is new at Serge and get caught up on what God is doing around the world. The Rev. Dr. Marty McNeely from Northern Ireland will be speaking on “Perseverance Powered by God’s Joy!”

Register to attend our luncheon at serge-GA23.eventbrite.com.

Mission to the World Luncheon 50th Anniversary Celebration | Thursday, June 15 @ 12 Noon

We joyfully invite you to join us for the MTW luncheon celebrating the 50th year of God’s faithfulness in and through global evangelism.

Please click on this link to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-to-the-world-ga-lunch-tickets-588120543377

 

 Volunteer 

The Administrative Committee has the following volunteer needs in preparing for the 50th PCA General Assembly. Please volunteer your time, gather your friends and family, and come to serve the church together.

Floor Clerks

A Call for Floor Clerks

Serve the Assembly as a volunteer Floor Clerk! Each year we need about 40 responsible men to distribute materials, participate in the counting of votes, and otherwise keep the flow of business moving. Will you commit to serve your fellow elders this year? We need you!

  • Dates: Tuesday, June 13 – Friday, June 16
  • Location: onsite at General Assembly
  • To volunteer: notify the Stated Clerk of your Presbytery and sign-up HERE.

 

Loading and Unloading

We need 10+ able bodied men and women or a youth group to help load the Administrative Committee Truck leading up to GA and after GA.

  • Location: PCA Office Building, 1700 North Brown Road, Suite 105, Lawrenceville, GA
  • To volunteer: contact us via e-mail at events@pcanet.org.

 

Communion Elder & Worship Ushers

Teaching and Ruling Elders are encouraged to serve the Assembly as volunteers in serving communion.  Other church officers may sign-up to be an usher. Church officers are encouraged to volunteer to be an usher during worship services.

    Seminar Room Host

    As a seminar room host, you will:

    1. Serve as the liaison for each seminar speaker in your assigned room with the seminar staff and tech team.
    2. Present the seminar sponsorship (if applicable – a script will be given ahead of time).
    3. Introduce the speaker.
    4. Keep the speaker on time – give time warnings as the end of the seminar approaches.

    As the Seminar Room Host, you’ll need to serve in your room the entire seminar block – arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the first seminar time, and staying at least 10 minutes after the last seminar.  Seminar Room Hosts do not need to be commissioners, and may be men or women. 

    Please click on this LINK to sign-up!

    Host Committee Volunteer in Memphis

    Thank you for your willingness to help with the 50th PCA General Assembly in Memphis, Tennessee. Your help is needed and appreciated. Please sign up below for the area(s) where you would like to serve. Most shifts are in 3 hour blocks and you can sign up for more than one shift as well as different areas just make sure the times do not overlap.

    Click on this link to sign-up! https://signup.com/group/96997323983608039

    Additional opportunities may be available onsite. Please contact Ashley Davis by e-mail at events@pcanet.org or by phone at (678) 825-1000.

    Get In Touch

    PCA Administrative Committee

    1700 North Brown Road
    Suite 105
    Lawrenceville, GA 30043

    678-825-1000

    ac@pcanet.org