Friday, June
20
9:30 a.m. - 7:30
p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Fairmont Hotel.
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
1 - 3 p.m.
Ticket - $15
Twelfth biannual Semper Reformanda Conversation;
Speakers: Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock on "Saving Paradise";
The Rev. Noelle Damico, Campaign for Fair Food
Location: Ramada Limited, 455 S. Second Street, San
Jose (walking distance).
3 - 6 p.m.
Building Beloved Community: an Introduction to
Antiracism Training. As directed by the 215th General
Assembly, the General Assembly Council is providing this
session for commissioners and advisory delegates — who
are urged to plan their travel to San Jose in order to
attend.
6 - 8 p.m
The candidates for Moderator of the 218th General
Assembly (2008) will be available to meet commissioners,
advisory delegates and other participants.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m
Ticket - $33
Speaker: Susan Andrews, Moderator of the 215th General
Assembly and General Presbyter, Hudson River
Presbytery. Hear how the Covenant Network is pursuing
“a Church as generous and just as God’s grace” — and how
you can participate. An opportunity for commissioners,
advisory delegates and observers to think together about
how to make a difference in the coming week. Candidates
for Moderator and Stated Clerk have been invited to
introduce themselves.
Location: City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Santa Clara Street,
San Jose (walking distance).
7:30 - 9 p.m.
A proposed new Form of Government is a major item of
business before the 218th General Assembly. At this
presentation, the Form of Government Task Force will
explain the history, theology and rationale behind the
two documents it has submitted for approval.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in
discussion around this important matter in the life of
the PC(USA). It will be repeated on Sunday afternoon.
8 - 10:30 p.m.
Location: Fairmont Hotel
7 - 9 a.m.
Ticket - $28
Please join the GAC Evangelism and Church Growth ministry area for
breakfast and conversation. Speaker: The Rev. Eric Hoey, director of
evangelism and church growth for the General Assembly Council. The
Rev. Hoey is interested in how we can reclaim the power of the
Gospel. The morning conversation will center on how the PC(USA) can
establish a new evangelism and church growth network, that will be a
connection point for all who have a passion for evangelism, for
church growth and a desire to share the gospel message with all
God’s people.
7 - 9 a.m.
Ticket - $20
Celebrate the work of the Committee on Theological Education (COTE)
and the Theological Education Fund’s Seminary Support Network! The
award for excellence in Theological Education will be presented to
Dr. Sara C. Juengst, who will address the gathering.
Location: St. Claire Hotel
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ticket - $27
Move into the out of doors at
Stanford University for
a tour of the Cantor collection of Rodin Bronzes. Docent-led tour
will include these and other sculptures by such artists as Alexander
Calder, Claes Oldenburg or Joan Miró and the fanciful wood and stone
sculptures of animals, people and magical characters in the Papua
New Guinea sculpture garden. Meet the Rev. Byron Bland, PC(USA)
pastor and associate director of the
Center
on Conflict and Negotiation. Byron has been involved in peace
negotiations in Northern Ireland and will lead a discussion of
peacemaking efforts. Travel by coach, approximately 1½ hours.
Walking shoes and sun protection advised.
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ticket $45
Explore Mission San Juan
Bautista, one of the 21 Spanish missions established along the
El Camino Real by Father Junipero Serra and his successor. The
mission dates to 1797. A park ranger will lead a tour of the only
original Spanish plaza remaining in California. You will be on your
own seeing the Mission. (Movie buffs may remember this as the site
of Hitchcock’s Vertigo.) Lunch will be served at the First
Presbyterian Church of Hollister. Hear the story of the
Emmaus House shelter for
victims of domestic violence. Portions of the San Juan
Mission and the State Historical Park areas are not accessible for
those in wheelchairs or for individuals with walking limitations.
Wear shoes suitable for uneven walking surfaces, sun protection.
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Reports from Assembly Committees.
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Ticket - $26
This meal is provided for commissioners and advisory delegates.
Others wishing to take part will purchase a ticket.
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Ticket $27
Sponsored by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE).
Speaker: Dr. Laura Mendenhall, president of Columbia Theological
Seminary, on "The Top 10 Reasons Why We Do Christian Education."
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the OGA’s Office of Immigration Issues
Location: Marriott Hotel
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Ticket - $30
The Presbyterian Writers Guild celebrates authors, from novice to
well-known, with two awards. The recipient of the 2008 David Steele
Distinguished Writer Award will be the featured luncheon speaker.
The winner of the James Angell Award for best first book by a
Presbyterian author will be announced.
Noon - 1:45p.m.
Ticket - $35
Sponsored by the Presbyterian Association on Science, Technology and
the Christian Faith (PASTCF). Speaker: To be announced.
Location: Marriott
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Presbyterians for Renewal offers daily updates, progress reports and
interpretation on the work of the Assembly committees and the issues
emerging in plenary sessions. Lunch will be available for $15 per
person. Commissioners are encouraged to bring questions. Observers
are also welcome.
Location: SJCC
Noon
Come out to celebrate the ALL of the Church's future. Music? Art?
Theater? Something Else? Watch for signs, check
the Web site for where to gather
for these daily events.
1:30 - 5 p.m.
Ticket - $23
The Guglielmo family
has been producing wines in the Santa Clara Valley since 1925,
continuing a winemaking craft passed down for generations in Italy.
(Age minimum is 21.)
Travel by coach, approximately one hour total. All areas of this
tour are wheelchair accessible except the wine cellar. Comfortable
shoes advised.
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Cynthia Rigby, preaching. Cynthia is the W.C. Brown Professor of
Theology at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
2:30 - 6 p.m.
Reports from Assembly Committees
5:30 p.m.
MLP Hospitality Suite Opens
Relax and enjoy fellowship, food and drink, movies and more in the
MLP Hospitality Suite
Location:
Fairmont Hotel
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Ticket - $49
Commissioners, members, friends and former members of the Presbytery
of Tampa Bay will gather for fun, food and fellowship.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Reports from Assembly Committees.
11:30 p.m.
.
Join us each evening in a prayer celebration for the church and for
ALL. Watch for signs and check the
Web site on where to gather."
7 - 8:30 a.m.
For friends of the synod. For a reservation,
contact Jan Devries via email.
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Reports from Assembly Committees.
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Presbyterians for Renewal offers daily updates, progress reports and
interpretation on the work of the Assembly committees and the issues
emerging in plenary sessions. Lunch available for $15.
Commissioners encouraged to bring questions. Observers also
welcome.
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Ticket - $38
Paul Borden, author of Hit the Bullseye and Direct Hit:
Aiming Real Leaders at the Mission Field, will speak on how to
turn a declining presbytery into a growing, healthy presbytery
reaching new disciples for Christ, growing in membership and mission
benevolence giving.
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Ticket - $31
Speaker: Mark Yaconelli, well known speaker and author.
Youth, adult youth leaders and youth workers - Join the staff and
guests of the national Office of Ministries With Youth for a buffet
lunch, event and program updates, community building and a simple
mid day prayer.
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
For commissioners and others from the synod. For more information
and reservations, contact
Alma-Jean Marion.
Noon
Come out to celebrate the ALL of the Church's future. Music? Art?
Theater? Something else? Watch for signs,
check the Web site for where to
gather for these daily events.
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Diane L. Givens-Moffett, preaching. Diane is the pastor of St.
James Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, Salem
Presbytery.
2:30 – 6 p.m.
Reports from Assembly Committees.
5:30 p.m.
MLP Hospitality Suite Opens
Relax and enjoy fellowship, food and drink, movies and more in the
MLP Hospitality Suite
Location:
Fairmont Hotel
6-7:30 p.m.
Ticket $49
This meal is provided for commissioners and advisory delegates.
Others wishing to take part will purchase a ticket.
7:30 – 10 p.m.
General Assembly Business Meeting 11.
11:30 p.m.
Join us each evening in a prayer celebration for the church and for
ALL. Watch for signs and check the
Web site on where to gather."
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Dan Chun, preaching. Dan is the senior pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, Pacific
Presbytery.
9:30 a.m. –
Noon
Reports from Assembly Committees.
