Kirkpatrick's Top Ten issues for General Assembly is a Presbyterian Outlook article about the Stated Clerk's opinion of the top ten issues before the assembly. Here are 1-3:
Peace, unity, and purity of the church – The Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church, appointed by the 213th (2001) General Assembly, will bring its report and recommendations. The report focuses on the basis of our covenant together as Presbyterian Christians and on how we can move forward as a church that is faithful to the gospel and honors our diversity.
Justice and peace in the Middle East – A number of overtures and recommendations this year follow up on the actions of the 216th General Assembly (2004) that deal with justice issues in Israel/Palestine and new proposals for positive investments for peace in the region.
Building bridges in the Presbyterian family – This assembly will be held concurrently with the assemblies of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, as we together celebrate the 300th anniversary of American Presbyterianism and seek ways to cooperate together in mission.
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