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During the morning plenary, delegates approved a statement expanding defense of human rights as part of the first batch of revised Social Principles to come before the body.
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.
On the eve of the 2024 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., climate activists held a candlelight Vigil for Creation to mark Earth Day and to call the denomination to greater stewardship of creation.
The Rev. Lovett H. Weems Jr. says the Revised Social Principles, up for consideration by General Conference, provide “a better way to live together as Christ followers.”
