Tag: 2016 General Conference
Five more bishops for Africa
United Methodists are looking forward to adding five more bishops to the African continent starting in 2021. Question is, “Where?”
Double duty for delegates
Michigan’s delegates to the 2016 General Conference will go to St. Louis in February, 2019.
Evangelical group takes shape
A newly formed orthodox group faces questions about its purpose as The UMC’s homosexuality debate moves ahead.
Steps on Way Forward
The Council of Bishops’ Executive Committee has approved a framework for implementing the Commission on a Way Forward.
UMW withdraws from RCRC
An Open Letter from United Methodist Women to the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.
Future of agency reform murky
The 2016 General Conference hit a roadblock to adopting a plan to restructure general agencies.
Bishops' steps toward new commission
The Council of Bishops met May 21 and took the first steps toward the naming of a human sexuality commission.
Sand Creek pain and peace
A great granddaughter of Sand Creek massacre survivors looks to a future of reconciliation.
UMs decry use of harmful team mascots
GC 2016 voted to raise awareness about harm done by team mascots that disrespect Native Americans.
Green light for new hymnal
New hymnal committee is authorized and UMs may be singing a new song by 2021.