General Assembly Activities at Fort Street Presbyterian Church

631 W. Fort Street (At Third Street) ● Detroit, MI 48226-3106

313-961-4533 ● http://www.fortstreet.org

General Assembly Activities at Fort Street Presbyterian Church

Friday, June 131:00 to 5:00 p.m.Sponsored by Presbyterian Corporation

Join us for an afternoon of worship and workshops, as we explore the new Presbyterian hymnal, Glory to God. All are welcome!

Glory to God: An Introduction

Saturday, June 1412:30 to 2:30 p.m.$7:00 — Pay at the Door

Eat in or carry out.

Box Lunches at Fort Street Presbyterian Church

Saturday, June 141:30 to 4:00 p.m.

One of the finest examples of Gothic Revival Architecture in this country, providing hope in Detroit for 165 years. Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries and much more.

Repeated Monday through Friday.

Tour of Historic Fort Street Presbyterian Church

Saturday, June 145:30 to 7:00 p.m.Ticket: $35.00

Alex Patchin McNeill, MLP’s new executive director, is our keynote speaker. Come and hear about the exciting things MLP is planning for the future. All are welcome! Light Presbyterians is a national pro-LGBTQ equality network of individuals, families, churches, and local chapters.

More Light Presbyterians Celebration Dinner

Saturday, June 146:00 to 8:00 p.m.Sponsored by Fort Street Presbyterian ChurchNon-smoking

There will be a guest speaker.

Open AA Meeting

Sunday, June 1510:00 a.m.Meet at COBO at 8:15 a.m. to Walk to the Church,

Accompanied by FSPC MembersLunch Provided for up to 200 Guests (Select a ticket with lunch, or without lunch, when you register.)

A multicultural congregation, Fort Street (www.fortstreet.org) has a 165 year-old history and a large, long-standing outreach to the homeless in Detroit. Generally considered a progressive faith community, FSPC is diverse in theology, ethnicity, race, national origin, education, politics, and location and circumstances of where worshippers live. Worship style is traditional, with a variety of elements reflecting diversity. The pastor is Sharon L. Mook.

Worship Service atFort Street Presbyterian Church

http://www.fortstreet.org/

Sunday, June 151:00 to 2:30 p.m.No Charge to Attend — Donations Will be Taken for

Detroit Ministries

“Hope for Detroit: Economic Justice and Racial Reconciliation.” Dialogue: Dr. Gloria H. Albrecht, Professor of Ethics, University of Detroit-Mercy and ACSWP member, and the Reverend Thomas Priest, Jr., member of Detroit Truth and Reconciliation Commission and a teaching elder, PC(USA).

Presbyterian Voices for JusticeEducational and Awards Event

Sunday, June 156:30 to 8:30 p.m.Sponsored by Fort Street Presbyterian ChurchNonsmoking

There will be a guest speaker.

Open NA Meeting

Sunday, June 157:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Join More Light Presbyterians for worship and music as they prepare to work for justice and a church that reflects God’s heart. More Light Presbyterians is a national pro-LGBTQ network of individuals, families, churches, and local chapters working for spiritual ordination and marriage equality in the PC(USA).

More Light PresbyteriansWorship Service

Monday, June 169:00 to 11:00 a.m.Individually Priced Food and Beverage Items

Continental Breakfast Café atFort Street Presbyterian Church

Monday, June 1610:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries, and much more.

Repeated, daily, through Friday.

Tour of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church

Monday, June 1612:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.$7.00 — Pay at the Door


Box Lunches atFort Street Presbyterian Church

Monday, June 1612:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.Ticket: $30

All are invited for panel conversation on the intersection of the LGBTQ community and Presbyterians of color. Join us for these vital faith conversations about love, marriage and pastoral care for all couples and families in all churches and communities. More Light Presbyterians is a national pro-LGBTQ network of individuals, families, churches, and local chapters, working for spiritual, ordination and marriage equality in the PC(USA). Together, we’re building a church and world that reflects God’s heart.

More Light PresbyteriansEducational Luncheon

Monday, June 1512:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.No Charge, but Ticket is RequiredLimited to the First 25 RegistrantsSponsored by Special Offerings, PMA

Join us at Fort Street Presbyterian Church (just a seven-minute walk from COBO) as we experience how one church is making an incredible impact, in young lives and in the community as a whole, through its congregation’s gifts to the Peacemaking Offering.

Special Offerings Impact in Detroit: A Hands-on Experience

Monday, June 1612:30 noon to 1:00 p.m.

Recital on the newly renovated Swift Memorial Organ.

Free Organ Recital atFort Street Presbyterian Church

Monday, June 161:30 to 3:30 p.m.



Tours of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church

Monday, June 152:00 to 4:30 p.m.Pay for Individual Purchases

Homemade desserts, fruits, snacks, and beverages available for purchase in coffee shop atmosphere.

Afternoon Break Café atFort Street Presbyterian Church

Tuesday, June 179:00 to 11:00 a.m.Pay for Individual Items

Food items and beverages will be available for purchase.


Tuesday, June 1710:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.




Tuesday, June 1712:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.$7.00 — Pay at the Door



Tuesday, June 1712:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.Ticket: $21.00

Join other earth-caretakers to hear Bill McKibbon, founder of 350.org, deliver a special pre-recorded message for Presbyterians regarding the importance of fossil fuel divestment. PEC will present their annual awards, the William Gibson and the Restoring Creation Awards, to other earthcare advocates.

The luncheon highlights local food!

Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC)Luncheon

Tuesday, June 1712:30 to 1:00 p.m.



Tuesday, June 171:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Includes information on architecture, history, outreach, ministries, and much more.



Tuesday, June 272:00 to 4:30 p.m.Individually Priced Items

Homemade desserts, fruits, snacks, and beverages are available for purchase in a coffee shop atmosphere.


Tuesday, June 276:00 to 8:00 p.m.Ticket: $20

Did you know that the PC(USA) began its mission work in the Middle East in 1823? Did you know that we have 15 million Arab and Middle Eastern Christians and the Presbyterian Church is the largest Protestant denomination in the Middle East? Did you know that we are reaching Middle Eastern people with Gospel in the USA? Come and learn about your ministry and mission to the Middle Eastern people in the USA.

National Middle EasternPresbyterian Caucus Dinner

Wednesday, June 189:00 to 11:00 a.m.Food Items and Beverages are Available for Purchase


Wednesday, June 1810:30 to 11:30 a.m.


Repeated daily through Friday.


Wednesday, June 1812:00 noon to 1:45 p.m.Ticket: $29.00

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in South Africa and President of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Dr. Pillay has been a prominent leader in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa as a pastor and advocate. He brings his personal and global experiences and perspectives to the examination of “the facts on the ground” in Palestine and Israel.

Israel Palestine Mission Network Lunch: Apartheid in the Holy Land:Reflections on the Israel and Palestine Conflict/Situation

Wednesday, June 1812:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.$7:00 — Pay at the Door



Wednesday, June 1812:30 to 1:00 p.m.



Wednesday, June 181:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Includes information on architecture, history, outreach, ministries, and much more.



Wednesday, June 182:00 to 4:30 p.m.Individually Priced Items

Homemade desserts, fruits, snacks, and beverages are available for purchase in a coffee shop atmosphere.


Wednesday, June 185:30 to 7:15 p.m.Ticket: $20.00Sponsored by: The Office of Multicultural

Congregational Support, PMA, and the National Presbyterian Multicultural Network.

Guest Speaker: The Reverend Dr. Roger Nishioka

Multicultural Dinner and Celebration

Thursday, June 199:00 to 11:00 a.m.Food Items and Beverages are Available for Purchase.

Continental Breakfast atFort Street Presbyterian Church

Thursday, June 1910:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries, and much more. Repeated daily through Friday.



Thursday, June 1912:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.$7.00 — Pay at the Door



Thursday, June 1912:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.



Thursday, June 191:30 to 3:30 p.m.




Thursday, June 192:00 to 4:30 p.m.Food Items Available for Purchase

Homemade desserts, fruits, snacks, and beverages will be available for purchase in a coffee shop atmosphere.


Friday, June 209:00 to 11:00 a.m.Food Items and Beverages Available for Purchase


Friday, June 1910:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.



Friday, June 201:30 to 3:30 p.m.


Last GA-221 event at Fort Street Presbyterian Church.


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