The United Methodist Church’s General Conference 2016 may resemble a rambunctious roller coaster ride to some, lacking only its speed, but with plenty of emotional ups and down, highs and lows, and legislative twists and turns. The morning worship services–diverse …
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 …
Proclaiming the gospel at Pentecost
A mid-session report on General Conference 2016 Dear Friends, We are one week into General Conference. And in this timely season of Pentecost we gather to celebrate and advance our ministry, speaking one faith in many languages with sisters and …
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, …
UMC Bishops Adopt Covenant of Accountability
(UMCom) The United Methodist Council of Bishops, meeting in Portland, Ore., voted to adopt a “Covenant of Accountability for the Council of Bishops” and pledged to hold one another accountable for living according to the agreement while seeking the support …
Call to Prayer for GC2016: Social Issues
Among the most important but also the most controversial part of General Conference every four years is the conversation about social issues. United Methodists of good will are at different places around a plethora of social issues facing society today. …
Delegates to hear members’ concerns on General Conference
The Eastern PA Conference delegation to General and Jurisdictional conferences will sponsor four Listening and Discernment Sessions in April–three of them face-to-face and one by telephone. Delegates will not speak but instead want to hear annual conference members’ concerns about …
Call to Prayer for GC2016: Pray for those who may determine NEJ episcopal areas
Pray for those who may determine NEJ episcopal areas. On the fifth day of General Conference there is a gathering of the Interjurisdictional Committee on the Episcopacy…
Call to Prayer for GC2016: Prayers for our church and its global Discipline
Prayers for our church and its global Discipline–At our General Conference, which will be held in Portland, Oregon (May 10-20), there will be conversation about a Global Book of Discipline.