ðə dʒˈɛnɚɹəl ɐsˈɛmbli ˈoʊpənz wɪð ɐ pɚɹˈeɪd ʌv bˈænɚz bˈoːɹn baɪ mˈɛmbɚz ʌv ænd ɹˌɛpɹᵻzˈɛntɪŋ mˈɛmbɚ tʃˈɜːtʃᵻz ænd ɐsˈoʊsɪˌeɪɾᵻd ˌɔːɹɡɐnᵻzˈeɪʃənz.
The General Assembly opens with a parade of banners borne by members of and representing member churches and associated organizations.