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Contents
Preachers announced for 227th General Assembly
Kairos Collective Re-Imagines Worship in Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Worship at the 227th General Assembly (2026) is rooted in the theme of “Persevering Toward Wholeness” and the image of the tree of life, with leaves “for the healing of the nations” (Rev. 22:2). Services will include passionate preaching, stirring song, fervent prayer, and inspiring testimony to the healing and reconciling work of Christ among us.
Preachers announced for 227th General Assembly. . . . . 1
Ruling Elder Shares His Experience as a Young Adult on the Unification Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GA Community Day on June 27 to include Walk to End Gun Violence. . . . . . . . . 3 Teaching Elder shares his UC experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Bill Myers Throws Hat in the Ring for Moderator of the General Assembly. . . . . 4
GA 227 Deadlines 180 Day - Dec. 24, 2025 Commissioner names 120 Day - Feb. 22, 2026 Constitutional implications, all reports 60 Day - Apr. 22, 2026 All overtures and the ACC report 45 Day - May 7, 2026 All comments, concurrences, minutes 30 Day - May 22, 2026 GANC report Commissioners Resolutions June 23, 2026
SERVICES AND LEADERS All times are Central Daylight Time (CDT).
Opening Worship - Planting and Feeding Monday, June 29, 8:30–9:30 a.m. CDT Preachers and Presiders: Revs. Cecelia Armstrong and Tony Larson Luke 24:13–35 The Revs. Cecelia Armstrong and Tony Larson are CoModerators of the 226th General Assembly (2024). This service will include the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Ecumenical Service - Walking Together Toward Wholeness Tuesday, June 30, 8:30–9:30 a.m. CDT Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kevin Vandiver Revelation 22:1–5 The Rev. Dr. Kevin Vandiver is senior pastor at Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington, D.C. Evening Prayer - Remembering, Lamenting, Hoping Wednesday, July 1, 8:30–9 p.m. CDT This service will include the commemoration of ministers of the Word and Sacrament who have died between Jan. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2025. Closing Worship - Sending with Healing in Our Hands Thursday, July 2, 8:30–9:30 a.m. CDT Preacher: Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz Isaiah 58:6–12 The Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz is transitional executive presbyter for the Presbytery of San Francisco. 1