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Annual Conferences
Tim Tanton. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

How one conference reflects hope for future

The Peninsula-Delaware Conference lived up to its theme of “like fire shut up in our bones” at its annual gathering, in the wake of a historic General Conference.
General Conference
West Ohio Conference Bishop Gregory V. Palmer (right) and parliamentarian Maurice S. Henderson view results from a May 3 vote at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. The measure removed prohibitions on clergy performing same-sex weddings in their churches. United Methodist News has compiled a list of the legislation passed by this year’s General Conference. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

All that General Conference passed

United Methodist News has compiled a list of all the legislation that this year’s historic General Conference moved forward. The chart includes brief summaries as well as when the legislation takes effect.
Human Sexuality
Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr. delivers the closing message at the 191st session of the Liberia Annual Conference held Feb. 13-18 in Buchanan, Liberia. Following the 2024 General Conference, the bishop released a statement on remaining United Methodist as some members of the Liberia Conference push for a special session. Photo by E Julu Swen.

Liberian bishop counters misinformation

Bishop Samuel J. Quire of Liberia responded to protests following General Conference’s removal of bans on same-sex weddings and gay ordination. He is dealing with calls for the conference to hold a special session to vote on leaving, but such a meeting is not currently scheduled.
Bishops
Retired United Methodist Bishop Joseph C. Humper, who died last month at age 81, helped to restore peace following civil war in his country. Photo courtesy of the Council of Bishops.

Bishop Humper remembered as advocate for peace

Retired United Methodist Bishop Joseph C. Humper, who died last month at age 81, helped to restore peace following civil war in his country.

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