Tag: General Conference 2019
With GC 2019 over, it’s time to wait
GC 2019 ended days ago. Now the people of The United Methodist Church are invited to pause and reflect on how the movement continues.
Next steps following General Conference
General Conference concluded on February 26th. Bishop David A. Bard offers a pastoral letter to share with Michigan congregations this Sunday, March 3rd. His invitation is to wait and pray.
Bishop reflects on General Conference
Bishop David Bard, Michigan Conference, will soon release a letter for pastors to share with congregations this Sunday, March 3, 2019. The Bishop is also featured in this video interview… Continue Reading Bishop reflects on General Conference
GC2019 maps uncertain way forward
More than 53 percent of General Conference delegates approved the Traditional Plan. What’s still uncertain is how much of the legislation will take effect. Unknown until the Judicial Council rules.
Feelings ran high on Tuesday of GC2019
Michigan delegates and observers came together on Tuesday, a day of momentous decision, with a variety of emotions. For some it was the Fourth of July, for others Good Friday.
District dialogue: now what?
The Rev. Dwayne Bagley watched the livestream of the 2019 General Conference and ponders what’s next for the people called Methodist.
A pastoral letter from NCJ bishops
Bishop David A. Bard, President of the North Central College of Bishops, shares a pastoral letter regarding the special called session of the General Conference in St. Louis, February 23-26.
Delegation chairs look toward GC2019
As the crucial meeting looms in February 2019, ‘team captains’ of conference delegations are well aware of church’s hopes, fears.