This incredible assembly has come to a close. But as our moderator Cynthia Bolbach noted, it is not the end, but the beginning of our work.
We have charted a new course for this denomination and God's work in the world. Commissioners now face the task of sharing the good news of this work and how it can make our congregations more vibrant, active and vital members of the body of Christ.
As I've often noted in my correspondence to you throughout this week, this has been an assembly filled with strong emotions, passion for our convictions and a will to work in unity. The best way I can share with you the powerful experience that this has been for me is through the words of our closing hymn, "The Summons," in our closing worship:
Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.
In your company I'll go where your love and footsteps show.
Thus I'll move and live and grow in you and you in me.
May the peace of God be in you and with you and me.
Shalom!
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