The morning began with Commissioners heading out to various churches throughout the region. I attended Covenant Presbyterian Church in Gresham. This is a small Church. There were approximately 60 people in attendance, 30 of which were commissioners. Several of us were invited to sing in the choir which was a lot of fun. Following the worship service we shared in a potluck supper. Each commissioner was presented with a copy of their Church cookbook. In the afternoon we had a plenary session where we received several reports. The session began with several ecumenical individuals from the community sending greetings to the general assembly. One of these was a Jewish rabbi who got rather political. Another one was a leader in the Portland Muslim Community. It was interesting hearing different perspectives.
We then had several reports. This included one on the mission agency and also about youth Volunteers in Mission.
The nominating committee then placed in nomination a name for the next stated Clerk. And then a ruling Elder placed a second person's name in nomination. I will tell more about these as the week goes on. We will hear from both candidates and they will be elected on Friday.
We then had a very nice dinner sponsored by the board of Pensions which celebrates their 300 anniversary this year. Following the dinner committees began meeting. Tonight's meeting was mostly ice breaking and learning how the Committees would be run. I am on the Peacemaking and International Issues Committee.
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