Tag: 2020 General 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
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.
Michigan elects diverse delegation

The United Methodist General Conference is coming to Minneapolis in May of 2020, and The Michigan Conference will be there.
Connectional Table ponders future

As conversations happen across The United Methodist Church about possible splits, the Connectional Table wants a place at the table.