Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church: Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

The 220th General Assembly (2012) of the PCUSA

is Coming to Pittsburgh June 30 to July 7 !

For more information:

G.A. Meeting Service
(800) 728-7228 x5417
Send email

Pittsburgh, Pa. | David Lawrence Convention Center

Advance registration and ticket sales is now closed.

On-site registration and ticket sales will open at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 29 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh.

Those planning to visit the assembly may attend assembly worship services, visit the exhibit hall, observe assembly committee meetings and purchase tickets to most optional meals and activities without being a registered participant.

An assembly badge is required to enter Hall A at the convention center observe the assembly plenary sessions. Those who did not register in advance may register on-site. The on-site registration fee is $30, which is waived for children age 12 and under who are accompanied by a registered parent/guardian, and for those who advise the registrar that it would be a financial hardship to pay the fee.

Tickets for most of the optional meals and tours will be available for sale on-site, beginning at 9:00am on Friday, June 29. It is not possible to reserve or hold additional tickets before that time.

If you are bringing a group to the assembly for a one-day visit and plan to observe the plenary/business meetings, contact the G.A. Meeting Service (gameetingservice@pcusa.org) for special procedures for group registration.

If you have already registered and need to cancel or change your registration, lodging or tickets, contact the G.A. Meeting Service at gameetingservice@pcusa.org.

Please carefully review the General Information and FAQs for additional information about assembly arrangements.

Deadlines

May 24 – to request assembly housing (closed)

June 14 – for ticket sales (closed)
June 14 – cancellation deadline (registration fees, less a $15 fee, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received by this date). Other than for canceled events, the G.A. Meeting Service does not refund payment for ticket orders canceled after June 14. (closed)

Visit the official website of the 220^th General Assembly (2012) where you will find information on the docket, special activities, information about Pittsburgh, the business of the assembly, and much more.

The 220th General Assembly will convene with worship at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, and adjourn no later than noon on Saturday, July7. Some important events precede the official start of the assembly: on Saturday morning, commissioners and advisory delegates are invited take part in Riverside Conversations - a debate-free time to begin conversing about some of the topics before the assembly.

The proposed docket includes more information on the official assembly meetings.

The assembly schedule will include many other optional events and meals sponsored by various entities and organizations. These can be good ways to learn about church programs, meet other attendees with similar interests, and hear outstanding speakers.

Opportunities abound for spiritual nourishment at the assembly. The assembly begins with worship on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning, all participants will have the opportunity to worship in area churches; transportation will be provided. Daily worship services are planned throughout the week.

Church Events:

Saturday June 30 through July 7 @ Convention Center.
The PCUSA Biennial Meeting in Pittsburgh. For details please
see the information on this website, or contact our Presbytery
office at 724-222-1500.

Sunday July 1 @ 9:30 AM Communion Worship Service;
Dr. John’s series on the10 Commandments continues.

Thursday July 5 @ 2:00 PM Food and Friends at the
Thomas church

Sunday July 8 @ 9:30 AM Worship Service. Dr. John’s