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In the first batch of revised Social Principles approved by General Conference, The United Methodist Church commits to supporting the human rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Rev. Matt Rawle is a Louisiana Annual Conference delegate at General Conference but also is on stage during morning worship, singing with the band.
Maurice S. Henderson is a longtime professional parliamentarian and an advisor to bishops who are presiding at the United Methodist General Conference.
When Diane Boggess needed a second kidney transplant, her church family at Grove United Methodist Church came to the rescue. After hearing a sermon on sacrificial friendship, church member Susan Parno decided to step up as a donor.
Leaders from the United Methodist general agencies talk about each agency’s role in the church and legislation they’ve submitted to be considered by General Conference delegates.
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The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry wants to improve access for local pastors, and the Alabama-West Florida Conference wants to center the process of clergy formation in each annual conference.
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Revised Social Principles offer new start
Transformative unmasking paves a way forward
Please spare Ministerial Education Fund
Central conferences already have exit paths
Traditionalist caucus president speaks to criticism
Say ‘no’ to disaffiliation petitions
United Methodists in Africa can do their own thinking