Tag: regionalization
Grateful to God, looking forward
Rev. Paul Perez, co-chair of the Michigan Conference delegation to General Conference, reviews and reflects upon the many changes 2024 brought to The United Methodist Church.
Witnessing the dawn of a new day
As a monitor for the General Commission on Religion and Race at General Conference, Rev. Jerry DeVine examines the historic event and wonders how the UMC will live into connectionalism… Continue Reading Witnessing the dawn of a new day
UMs affirm worldwide regionalization
On Tuesday, General Conference delegates approved the final three proposals for worldwide regionalization, legislation that hopes to give The United Methodist Church’s geographic regions equal standing in decision-making.
UMC to consider greater inclusion
General Conference delegates prepare to discuss legislative proposals that would remove language from the Book of Discipline that excludes LGBTQ people from full participation in the church.
Meet our GC delegates, part 4
This week, we meet the last four General Conference delegates as they prepare for the big denominational gathering in Charlotte.
UMC to vote on Revised Social Principles
The proposed Revised Social Principles coming before General Conference delegates later this month hope to make the denomination’s social teachings more globally relevant.
Meet our GC delegates, part 3
This week, we meet four more General Conference delegates as they prepare for the big denominational gathering in Charlotte.
Meet our GC delegates, part 2
This week, we meet four more of our General Conference delegates as they prepare for the big denominational gathering in Charlotte.
U.S. delegates name GC goals
A group of U.S. delegates, including several from the Michigan Conference, has released a statement on three legislative proposals they will endorse at General Conference.
Meet our GC delegates, part 1
Over the next four weeks, meet members of our Michigan Conference delegation as they prepare for the big denominational gathering in Charlotte.