By Diane Waddell
PEC is preparing for a presence at General Assembly 220, to be held in Pittsburgh, June 30-July 7. Our booth in the Exhibit Hall is #310 and those staffing the booth promise ‘sustainable hospitality’! We are anxious to meet you! (If you are coming, and have time to share with us, as we provide greetings at the booth, please let us know!)
Our Advocacy team will be working to support Overtures and resolutions related to eco-justice. We will also have a new brochure from the Advocacy Committee, which will represent PEC’s stance on 4 current issues related to climate change. (Click here to read the four advocacy stances.)
Of course, our luncheon on Thursday, July 5, will be a highlight. We are meeting at First Presbyterian Church, close to the convention center. Our speaker will be Rev. Randy Bush of East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh. Regarding his topic, “Re-Creative Partnerships,” he says, “Living into a faithful witness of eco-justice requires intentional acts of engagement and partnership at all levels of congregational life.” Randy will share how to work passionately toward eco-justice in our congregational and wider community life.
During our annual meeting at the luncheon, recipients of the Bill Gibson and the Restoring Creation awards will be recognized, and new members of the Steering Committee will be announced. We have been working with Chef Michael of First Presbyterian, who will prepare a creative meal for us based around sustainable foods choices. In fact, there is a local market only a few blocks from the convention center where Michael will be purchasing food for our luncheon.
GA’s theme is “Walking, Running, Soaring in Hope.” Perhaps, in this time of climate change crises, that theme is a fitting one for our eco-justice work as well. Certainly it will be an uplifting time as we gather in community, renewing and refreshing our spirits, to re-engage in our work of caring for creation.
Hope to see you at GA!
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