By Tom Salsgiver, Secretary, Northeastern Jurisdiction Quilted by Connection is the theme for this 20th Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference. Delegates, reserves and guests will gather with our 10 Annual Conferences for Holy Conferencing. Beginning with organizing and preparatory meetings, delegates, reserves …
The Function and Role of the Jurisdictional Conference
Tom Salsgiver Secretary, Northeastern Jurisdiction There are five United Methodist Jurisdictions that make up the jurisdictions in the United States. The 2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, defines the role and function of the jurisdictions. The five …
General Conference struggles to keep the UMC united
The 2016 General Conference in Portland, Oregon, May 10-20, was a dramatic, sweeping marathon of legislation, celebration and demonstrations, and it was one for the ages. In keeping with the theme “Therefore, Go,” much was accomplished in celebrating and sending …
Good News! Reflections on General Conference 2016
By Bishop Peggy A. Johnson At the final worship service of General Conference 2016 Bishop Elaine Stanovski, of the Mountain Sky Episcopal Area, preached a powerful Word. She said, “Tell the story of life that is good and true, where …
Delegates reflect on special General Conference moments
The theme of General Conference 2016 is “Therefore, Go!” But no doubt, for many delegates to this historic, global gathering of hearts, minds and cultures, the clarion call from God may sound more like, “Therefore, Grow!” Members of our Eastern …
General Conference plenary actions begin
Plenary sessions of the 2016 General Conference got underway Monday, after a week of mostly legislative committee meetings, major addresses, worship services and several celebrations. While worship and celebrations continue, delegates now have elected new leaders and are casting final …
General Conference 2016 officially begins
With a drum welcome from indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, United Methodists gathered at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on Tuesday, May 10, for their 2016 General Conference. Delegates of the top legislative body of The United Methodist …
The Global Church Gathers for General Conference 2016
Leaders of The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body have come from four continents to meet at the Oregon Convention Center, the largest convention center in the Pacific Northwest, from May 10-20. General Conference is the top policy-making body of The United Methodist Church, …
District Prayer Posts lift General Conference in prayer
Churches in two Eastern PA Conference districts hosted broadly intercessory prayer services recently, welcoming more than 70 people in total who gathered to pray for the United Methodist Church’s General Conference 2016. The last of six district “Prayer Posts,” leading …
General Conference Countdown “Call to Prayer” #7
Restructuring the Church: At our 2016 General Conference in Portland, Ore., May 10-20, there will be a number of restructuring proposals…