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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

Jeffrey "J.J." Warren of the Upper New York Conference speaks in favor of full inclusion for LGBTQ persons in the life of The United Methodist Church during the 2019 United Methodist General Conference in St. Louis on Feb. 25. He received an emotional response from delegates and observers. The special conference was called in an attempt to help the denomination deal with its longstanding differences over sexuality. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

Call for General Conference review

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 after the debate to receive further consideration.

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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