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