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During the morning plenary, delegates approved a statement expanding defense of human rights as part of the first batch of revised Social Principles to come before the body.
Stop quarreling and start counting your blessings, United Methodists urged
Church members should bring more people to Christ, not remove people from the denomination, said Zimbabwe resident Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa during April 27 morning worship.
Ukrainian delegate glad to be United Methodist
The Rev. Yulia Starodubets has felt the denomination’s support as she and colleagues do mission work in the midst of war.
Church broadens defense of human rights
In the first batch of revised Social Principles approved by General Conference, The United Methodist Church commits to supporting the human rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Worship band singer also is delegate
The Rev. Matt Rawle is a Louisiana Annual Conference delegate at General Conference but also is on stage during morning worship, singing with the band.
April 26 wrap-up: Bishop urges delegates to follow God’s lead
Delegates enjoyed a rousing worship service before heading into the last weekday of committee meetings.
Bishop: Follow God’s lead at General Conference
op Sharma Lewis of the Mississippi Conference urged delegates to try to discern God’s plans before they settle on their own as United Methodism moves into uncharted territory.
Bishops, delegates join rally for Palestine
Sponsored by United Methodist Kairos Response, the rally brought together more than 100 United Methodist delegates and observers — along with at least six bishops — to hear from a variety of speakers and call attention to Palestine-related legislation before General Conference.
Prayer room available to General Conference attendees
Open to all, “Cultivating the Garden of the Heart” includes prompts and Scriptures in Portuguese, Korean, French, Spanish and Kiswahili.
April 25 wrap-up: Regionalization gets go-ahead, Eurasia leaves
Day 3 produced two historic moments: the passage of a constitutional amendment that aims to put The United Methodist Church’s different geographic regions on equal footing and the approval of four Eurasia conferences’ official departure from the denomination.
Eurasian conferences get go-ahead to form own church
The four annual conferences in Russia and its neighboring countries are leaving to form the autonomous Christian Methodist Church.
A journalist and a cartoon fish can point the way
With the future of The United Methodist Church at stake, believers need to trust in God, be faithful witnesses and work together, said speakers during the Laity Address at General Conference.
Groups busy advocating at General Conference
Caucuses and other groups make their points in various ways outside the plenary and legislative committees of the United Methodist General Conference.
Bishop preaches message to end violence against women
During morning worship at the United Methodist General Conference, Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling raised her voice to tell women who have suffered abuse: “You are strong. You are brave. And you are beloved of God.”
General Conference gives regionalization green light
General Conference has now passed much of the legislation that aims to give the church’s different geographic regions equal standing in decision-making authority.
Global craft market supports delegates, ministries
All profits from the sale of wares from Africa, the Philippines and Palestine go back into the pockets of the individuals selling their goods to support various ministries.
At the side of those presiding
Maurice S. Henderson is a longtime professional parliamentarian and an advisor to bishops who are presiding at the United Methodist General Conference.
At the side of those presiding
Maurice S. Henderson is a longtime professional parliamentarian and an advisor to bishops who are presiding at the United Methodist General Conference.
April 24 wrap-up: Legislative committee work begins
The second day of General Conference shifted from the celebratory opening worship to doing the business of the church, as delegates began working in their legislative committees and electing their chairs.
Delegates urged to ‘restart’ church with less
Leaders presented a sober picture of United Methodist finances, including the need to reduce bishops. At the same time, delegates heard hope for the denomination to pivot from church exits to revitalization.
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