Tag: 2020 Annual Conference
COVID-19 top church story for 2020
When United Methodist communicators around the globe voted on the most significant events in the denomination in 2020, COVID-19 and the grief it has caused was named the top story… Continue Reading COVID-19 top church story for 2020
AC 2020 registration encouraged
At the present time, there is no plan to postpone the 2020 session of The Michigan Annual Conference. Conference planners will make that decision at the end of April.
AC 2020 registration to continue
Registration continues for the 2020 Michigan Annual Conference. At the present time, there is no plan to postpone AC 2020. Stay tuned.Sowing Seeds: Rooting, Tending, Reaping is the theme of… Continue Reading AC 2020 registration to continue
Preview of 2020 General Conference
With the 2020 General Conference 13 weeks away, United Methodists visited Nashville last week for a preview of what’s ahead.
Reaction aplenty to separation plan
Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai, chief connectional officer of The United Methodist Church, is among those sharing thoughts on the new plan for possible separation of The United Methodist Church.
CT backs U.S. Regional Conference
The denomination’s Connectional Table proposes major legislation with the goals of easing the burden of U.S. business on General Conference, and giving U.S. churches parity with those in central conferences.
Michigan delegates keep Bible in view
The view of a General or Jurisdictional delegate focuses largely on politics of voting. But God’s Word informs these decisions.
Bishops Bard and Jones seek unity
On July 10 UM News released a report of a “New Form of Unity,” proposed by Bishops David Bard (Michigan) and Scott Jones (Texas). Read the report and more comments… Continue Reading Bishops Bard and Jones seek unity
AC elections shift GC 2020 delegates
U.S. annual conferences elected more delegates opposed to the Traditional Plan, but traditionalists estimate they still have the majority overall for General Conference 2020.
AC 2019 is ‘greenhouse for leadership’
The Michigan Annual Conference celebrated Bold and Effective Leadership, and now moves forward — with wisdom, courage, and heart — for mission and ministry in a changing world.