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Jeffrey “J.J.” Warren, an openly gay reserve delegate from the Upper New York Conference, makes an impassioned statement Feb. 25 arguing for allowing debate about the Simple Plan at the special General Conference in St. Louis. Debate was allowed, but the Simple Plan failed to receive enough votes to receive further consideration.

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General Conference 2019 – Day 4 wrap-up
A news summary of the fourth day of action of the 2019 General Conference of The United Methodist Church
As the Rev. Joe Harris presides over the legislative committee, the results of a vote approving the Traditional Plan as amended by 461-359 are displayed. The vote must still be approved by the plenary session on Feb. 26, the final day of the special session of the 2019 General Conference of The United Methodist Church in St. Louis. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UMNS.

General Conference 2019 - Day 3 wrap-up
A news summary of the third day of action of the 2019 General Conference of The United Methodist Church.
A liturgical dancer waves a flag during worship on February 24, 2019, at the Special Session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church, held in St. Louis, Missouri. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UMNS.

General Conference 2019 - Day 2 wrap-up
A news summary of the second day of action at the 2019 General Conference of The United Methodist Church.

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