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Friday November 21, 2008
2007 General Assembly: Fort Worth, TX
On this page you will find the latest news from the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), happening July 21 through July 25, 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas. This biennial meeting of Disciples from the United States and Canada is the denomination's primary gathering for the purpose of managing and enriching its common life of faith.
- Much to his mom’s relief, pre-teen enjoys General Assembly children’s activities (8/8/07)
- Wallis closes 2007 Assembly with call for revival (7/26/07)
- "Speaking of Faith" host Krista Tippett delivers Ainslie lecture (7/26/07)
- Assembly approves anti-war resolution (7/26/07)
- Assembly embraces immigrants, affirms children's health care, says no to tobacco (7/26/07)
- Youth group shares its perspective on five-day Assembly (7/26/07)
- Assembly deals with health care, abortion, and end-of-life issues (7/26/07)
- New officers for General Assembly installed (7/26/07)
- Assembly votes for proportionate representation of people of color in church-wide leadership positions (7/26/07)
- Revision of the Pension Plan approved (7/26/07)
- HELM entertains Assembly with “American Idol”-style report (7/26/07)
- Elimination of Torture resolution proves to be controversial (7/25/07)
General Assembly Photo Gallery
Noted evangelical author Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners and Call to Renewal, preached on the final night of the 2007 General Assembly in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo: Adam Frieberg
