Rev. Craig’s Thoughts on Day 4 of #GC2012
It was a grueling day.
My morning was spent on the losing end of 21 to 1 votes in the subcommittee I'm working in. All...
#UMCGC Reflection: ‘My Dear Delegate.’ On tablets, placards, and “getting dragged into the 21st...
By Rev. Richenda Fairhurst
May 14, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
A word on Rule 6.
I am not sure whether I find it refreshing or horrifying that we...
Bishops offer pastoral word; make key decisions at May 2019 meeting
CHICAGO – The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church completed its May 2019 meeting held outside Chicago with a pastoral and prophetic...
Indigo Girls sing for inclusion of all God’s children #UMCGC
By Pam Brokaw
May 16, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
A Wesleyan message of God’s love for all children rocked the packed Portland's First Congregational Church Friday...
Delegate Counts for 2020 General Conference Announced
Nashville, Tenn.: The Secretary of the General Conference announced today the number of delegates assigned to each annual conference for the 2020 General Conference...
We desperately need adults at General Conference #UMCGC
Commentary by Patrick Scriven
May 15, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
We desperately need adults at General Conference. The idea has passed through my head on a...
#UMCGC Reflection: We need variety in voices for the next quadrenium
By Megan Kilpatrick
May 18, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
It seems like there are babies everywhere at GC. There actually are only a handful of small...
Mandatory penalties ruled unconstitutional
By Linda Bloom
May 18, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Imposing a mandatory penalty during the “just resolution” process for a clergyperson admitting to committing a...
Legislative Advocate Scholarship Program #UMCGC
The Love Your Neighbor Coalition and the Oregon-Idaho Conference of The United Methodist Church with generous support from The Collins Foundation are excited to...
May 14 wrap-up: Young ambassadors share hope, committee work finishes
By Barbara Dunlap-Berg
May 14, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Worship, an address by young people and a silent protest for LGBTQ inclusion began Day Five of...
