Tag: General Conference
‘Yes, I will be at GC2019’
The Rev. Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai will be at GC2019 as a leader of the Connectional Table and a clergy delegate of The Michigan Conference.
Will you be in Portland?
Will you be in Portland next month? We are making a list of Michigan United Methodists going to General Conference.
Baptism is thicker than water
Rev. Dan Dick, Assistant to the Bishop of the Wisconsin Area, reflects on division and unity within The United Methodist Church.
Michigan unites in prayer
This Friday, April 8, is a day for the Michigan Area to be in prayer for General Conference.
Term limits for bishops?
General Conference Legislation calls for end of the life-long term for episcopal leaders.
Democracy and the politics of grace
Professor Darryl Stephens suggests that majority rule is not necessarily a sound theological authority.
Talk to the delegates
Time for engagement around General Conference. Meet with the West Michigan Delegation on April 9 and the Detroit Delegation on April 22.
Another look at guaranteed appointment
United Methodist Lay Leaders bring legislation on ending guaranteed appointment to the 2016 General Conference.
Dialogue on the Third Way
Human sexuality will be a topic at the United Methodist General Conference in May. This dialogue speaks to the issues.
Bishop Deb shares Easter joy
As Holy Week begins, Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey and the Michigan Area conclude a corporate spiritual discipline of prayer.