Human Sexuality

General Conference
The Rev. Molly Vetter. Photo by Allison Knight.

General Conference delegate sees hope in decisions

Participating in her fifth General Conference as a delegate or first reserve, California clergywoman expresses optimism in removal of harmful language from the Book of Discipline.
Global Health
The Rev. Asir Ebenezer, general secretary of the National Council of Churches in India, speaks to the opening session of the “Gender and Sexual Diversities and the Faith Communities” seminar at the Methodist Educational Center in Chennai, India, on Jan. 19. From left to right are Bishop E. D. Yesurathnam, Chennai Area of The Methodist Church of India; Dr. V. Esther Kathiroli, executive secretary of the Tamilnad Christian Council; the Rev. Donald E. Messer, executive director of the Center for Health and Hope; Dr. N. M. Samuel, executive director of The C.A.R.E. Foundation in Namakkal, India; and Inba Ignatius, who has initiated a church ministry primarily with transgender members. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Donald E. Messer.

Faith communities help revive AIDS ministries in India

The National Council of Churches in India leads effort to revive HIV and AIDS programs overshadowed by the COVID pandemic and to advocate for gender and sexual diversity.
Human Sexuality
The Rev. Joelle Henneman. Photo courtesy of the author.

On toward Christian perfection after General Conference

In the wake of The United Methodist Church’s legislative assembly, the Rev. Joelle Henneman writes, “We have not reached Christian perfection quite yet. However, as we move forward, we do so with a more diverse harmony of voices.”
General Conference
Judi Kenaston, chief connectional ministries officer for the Connectional Table, explains the proposed regionalization plans heading to General Conference. The Connectional Table, a United Methodist leadership body, has helped develop legislation that aims to put the U.S. and central conferences in Africa, Europe and the Philippines on equal footing. Kenaston is also a General Conference delegate from the West Virginia Conference. Screengrab courtesy of United Methodist Communications via Zoom by UM News.

What to know about General Conference proposals

Legislation coming before The United Methodist Church’s top policymaking body deals with matters as varied as the denomination’s international structure, social teachings, ecumenical relations and budget.

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