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Contents FEATURES


3 G l S d C


July/August 2021


General Synod Coverage Opening Worship, approved memorials & motions, and highlights from the special committees of the 2021 General Synod meeting. —Susan Tanner


(A special thank you to Rachael McIntosh for assisting with pictures.) Moderator’s Challenge


Don’t look back. Let us also look upon each other as co-laborers in   it is done.—Patrick Malphrus


8 Synod Emphasis - Using Your Inheritance


     they left behind.—Benjamin Glaser


28 The Living Stones Building


 Living Stones Building.—Alex Coblentz


Cover photo is of Sam Cotten’s ordination. The story can be found on page 30.


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