Tag: Homosexuality
GC delegates pass Revised Social Principles
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General Conference delegates approved the final section of the Revised Social Principles, removing the “incompatibility” phrase, which has been a source of harmful language to LGBTQ persons since its adoption… Continue Reading GC delegates pass Revised Social Principles
Preview of 2020 General Conference
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With the 2020 General Conference 13 weeks away, United Methodists visited Nashville last week for a preview of what’s ahead.
47-year-long debate grinds on
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Issues before the 2020 General Conference in Minneapolis have a history dating back to the 1972 General Conference in Atlanta. Click here for an interactive timeline.
What’s ahead for GC2020 petitions?
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General Conference is now eight months ahead. The deadline for legislation is past and petitions are being translated and prepared for action in May of 2020.
Conferences mull denomination’s future
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Many United Methodist conferences meeting across the United States this summer had passionate discussions about the future of the denomination.
Board of Justice responds to GC 2019
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The Michigan Conference Board of Justice laments harm to the LGBTQAI community caused by actions of the 2019 General Conference.
Young adults reflect on Traditional Plan
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Passage of the Traditional Plan by GC 2019 prompted both joy and grief among young adults present in St. Louis.
Delegates to vote on Traditional Plan
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General Conference delegates spent Monday, February 25, as a legislative committee debating four major plans. The Traditional Plan was the only one to advance for action in Tuesday’s plenary session.
Prepare your congregation for GC2019
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Your church can create a listening session about issues going to the 2019 General Conference. A Tool Box is available for your use.
Delegation chairs look toward GC2019
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As the crucial meeting looms in February 2019, ‘team captains’ of conference delegations are well aware of church’s hopes, fears.