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A look ahead to the 221st GA in Detroit

October 3, 2013NathanKey4 bankruptcy, Detroit, General Assembly, PCUSA, Thomas Hay

Why Detroit? That’s the question many are asking about the decision to have the 221st General Assembly in a city ravaged by crime, poverty and brokenness, from its people to its economy. Thomas Hay, director of General Assembly Meeting Service from the Presbyterian Church (USA), understands why that question is raised and believes there is…

Host city for 221st PCUSA General Assembly files for bankruptcy

July 19, 2013NathanKey5 bankruptcy, Detroit, General Assembly, Gradye Parsons, PCUSA, Presbyterian Church, Tom Hay

The 221st General Assembly meeting of the Presbyterian Church (USA) takes place next summer in Detroit, Mich. That same city filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection Thursday, July 18. USA Today reported that Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr released a plan last month to restructure the cash-strapped city’s debt and obligations that would leave many…

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A look ahead to the 221st GA in Detroit

Host city for 221st PCUSA General Assembly files for bankruptcy