Well, after almost three hours, four rounds of voting, and trouble with the wireless voting mechanisms, the 219th general assembly elected a new Moderator. She was the only elder among the 6 candidates: Elder Cynthia (Cindy) Bolbach. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Arlington, Va. Among her list of credits, was serving as Inter General Presbyter a few years back at National Capital Presbyter. She is an attorney, a jurnalist. And she has a sense of humor.
The questions from the floor to the candidates were thoughtful and timely, and all gave a good account of themselves. I look forward to having her visit our Presbytery perhaps sometime over next year.
Now, beginning tomorrow afternoon, the serious committee work begins. But not untill after an uplifting worship service in the morning – or more correctly, later on this morning.
David
