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Legislation

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Bishop Tracy S. Malone (from left), Bishop Mande Muyombo, Judi Kenaston of the Connectional Table and Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton report to the United Methodist General Conference on April 24 in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

April 24 wrap-up: Legislative committee work begins

The second day of General Conference shifted from the celebratory opening worship to doing the business of the church, as delegates began working in their legislative committees and electing their chairs.
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Askofu Tracy S. Malone (kwanziia gauche), Askofu Mande Muyombo, Judi Kenaston wa Table Connectionnelle na Askofu Thomas J. Bickerton weko kwenye Conférence Générale la Kanisa Méthodiste Unie mu 24 Avril huko Charlotte, Caroline du Nord. Picha na Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Resumé ya 24 Avril Kazi ya Comité Legislatif inanza

Siku ya pili ya Conférence Générale ilihama kutoka kwa ibada ya ufunguzi wa hadi kufikia biashara ya kanisa, wajumbe walipoanza kufanya kazi kwenye commités legislatifs zao na kuchagua wenyeviti wao.
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United Methodist reporter Heather Hahn offers a recap and a look at what's ahead when delegates meet for a regular session of General Conference for the first time in eight years. Screengrab by UM News.

General Conference recap: Homosexuality debate

When General Conference meets in the coming weeks, it will be eight years since the church held the last regular session of its international lawmaking assembly. In a video, Heather Hahn gives an overview of The United Methodist Church’s homosexuality debate and how the denomination got here.
Central Conferences
Christine Schneider. Photo courtesy of the author.

Central conferences already have exit paths

A European United Methodist responds to a recent commentary by the Rev. Rob Renfroe, president of the traditionalist caucus Good News.

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