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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.
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.
Church members should bring more people to Christ, not remove people from the denomination, said Zimbabwe resident Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa during April 27 morning worship.
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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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