Jessica

Presbyterian pastor. Dog-lover. Back home in Iowa. Pronouns: she/her

[Megan A. @CoffeeLurver]

There is a moment in every GA that crystallizes the true feelings of too many in our denomination, that they do not want to fully share power with our young people. Every assembly. This moment was it for this assembly. #GA225

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

@revstyrt That one is disappointing.

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

@bbenzington So motion to reconsider HSB 06 did fail???

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

@yinzerrev What!?!?! Ugh…interesting. I’m only able to follow via Twitter today and not watch the livestream so didn’t realize that. Thanks for the observation.

[Chip Hardwick @ChipHardwick]

Good morning #GA225 twitterverse. Let's remember today that we can tweet about people's perspectives on the issues without denigrating those offering them. Thanks!

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

Loving the commentary in the IOB/time remaining box. I’ve seen “almost there,” “keep the joy,” and now “a few more items.” 😊 #GA225

[Megan A. @CoffeeLurver]

MY INDIVIDUAL RIGHT TO ACCESS AN ABORTION IS NOT THE SAME AS YOUR INDIVIDUAL RIGHT TO OWN A WEAPON OF VIOLENCE AND KILL PEOPLE. #GA225

[Monica Hall @jojo71]

i mean this with sincerity: women consider everything. #GA225

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

Yes!

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

@EPRuth1 I, for one, would love to see your hula hoop! Self care for the win. #GA225

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

@BrookieS Take care of yourself.

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

@ktriggerduffert Thank you for keeping us informed. I appreciate all you’re doing.

[Lauren Slingerland @SLSlingerland]

These tech issues are very frustrating #ga225 I hear folks voicing anger that the process can’t work fairly since co-mods don’t have access to accurate SessionSync info in the toolbox

[Chip Hardwick @ChipHardwick]

Honest question: can someone confirm if the moderators are aware of all of the people waiting in line wanting to speak about that last item of business? #GA225

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

This is my question—and I’m not even a commissioner.

[rev. rachel p mastin @rpaigemast]

look. i love the pace of business as much as the next commissioner, but do we need to take a pause to be sure pc-biz is functioning correctly? #ga225

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

Seriously—committee took out the 12 weeks requirement because they didn’t think it would pass the presbyteries! Did I hear that right? #GA225

[Rev. Rachael Whaley Pate, MDiv @RMWhaley]

Here.we.go #familyleavega225 #ga225

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

@bbenzington ❤️ the shirt! Now I want one.

[Jessica @jespaulsen]

Nope…in Iowa clergy are not mandatory reporters according to the state. #GA225

[Megan A. @CoffeeLurver]

Y'all, I am so grateful that several @GA225YAADs joined #GAAfterDark tonight to chat and process. Their presence is so valuable and we need to be listening to them. Full stop. #GA225