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2 groups send petitions about UMC future to GC2020
UM News published two stories in the past week about UMC reorganization and dissolution proposals that moderate and progressive groups have sent to the 2020 General Conference. One set of petitions was reviewed at the UM Church of the Resurrection’s annual …
New UMC separation plans emerge for 2020
Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. —Matthew 12:25 No doubt many have considered how Jesus’ warning might relate to The United Methodist Church in its current, critical …
What to expect at General Conference 2020
With the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, organizers hope to improve proceedings at General Conference 2020. Among the adjustments that delegates can expect are stricter requirements for their credentials after an investigation…
Conference’s 2020 delegates appreciate honor to serve
Delegates elected to represent the Eastern PA Conference at the 2020 General Conference (May 5-15 in Minneapolis, Minn.) and the Northeast Jurisdictional (NEJ) Conference (July 13-17 in Hunt Valley, Md.) have expressed humble appreciation for that honor. Some also expressed, …
Annual Conference resolutions address changes ahead
The 2019 Eastern PA Annual Conference (AC2019), meeting June 13-15, will consider 19 legislative resolutions for debate and votes among its membership…
Helping your church heal after General Conference
The 2019 General Conference’s divisiveness has spread to churches, igniting difficult emotions and conversations. So, how can we stimulate healing… Read more
AC2019 resolutions, GC2020 nominations due in March
We have several March deadlines coming up; and two of the most important relate to the 2019 Session of Annual Conference, June 13-15…
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