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An interfaith conversation on public education, release of a new study guide on human genetics, action on a policy statement on "The Church and Children" and much more will be on the agenda of the annual General Assembly and related meetings of the National Council of Churches USA and Church World Service, set for Nov. 8-11 in St. Louis.  Most sessions will be held at the Sheraton St. Louis City Center, 400 S. 14th St.

Other highlights: Guest musicians Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) and Kulna Sawa, a young adult musical group from Syria that includes Christian and Muslim performers; Peace and Justice, Hope, and Unity Awards; the J. Irwin Miller Award, in memory of an NCC founder and early President who died in August; preaching by the NCC's current President, Christian Methodist Episcopal Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, Jr., and General Secretary, the Rev. Dr. Robert W. Edgar, a United Methodist, and a day-long event for young adults.

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Biographies and Photos of Key People (Leaders, Speakers, Awardees, Musicians ... ) ("Under Construction")

• The Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Hoyt, Jr., President, National Council of Churches

• The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Edgar, General Secretary, National Council of Churches USA

• The Rev. John L. McCullough, Executive Director, Church World Service

• Colleen Carroll Campbell (11/8/04 Young Adult Pre-Event)

• Congressman Chaka Fattah (11/8/04 Interfaith Conversation on Public Education)

• Orvin Kimbrough, Executive Director, St. Louis Interfaith Partnership

• The Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon (Unity Award)

• Baldemar Velasquez (Peace and Justice Award)

• William Bryan (Peace and Justice Award)

• Tim Janis (Hope Award)
   

• Peter Yarrow (musician)

• Kulna Sawa (musicians)

Other 2004 General Assembly Documents:

• Policy for Action: "The Church and Children: Vision and Goals for the 21st Century"