Tag: 2016 General Conference
Your seat in the GC bleachers
Much will happen these last three days of General Conference. Are you getting the Michigan Daily Updates?
Finance takes the stage
The 2017-2020 budget for The UMC is based on the lowest apportionment rate in 16 years.
Human sexuality … it’s a journey
A Reserve Delegate describes a significant conversation that took place in the “Peanut Gallery” and offers a prayer of hope.
Conversation matters
Detroit Conference Clergy Delegate, Rev. Joy Barrett, speaks of a gift she received and now plans to share.
Planting seeds of justice
Three Rural Advocates from the Michigan Area are offering legislative witness at General Conference.
News (or not)
A clergy delegate serving in southeastern Michigan reflects on what’s newsworthy on the world stage of General Conference.
The Living Truth
On Pentecost Sunday Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey calls the Church to live out the truth of the gospel.
Regional or global Discipline?
A Lay Delegate from Detroit Conference notes the challenges and successes in common around the globe.
Language of our hearts
A first-time delegate to General Conference reflects on the “linguistic iceberg” encountered in worship and legislation.
First impressions from Portland
Six members of the Michigan Area delegations share some of their experiences and expectations from the scene of the General Conference.