GC2016 adopts most rules but defers Rule 44
By Heather Hahn
May 10, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
In ordering their work, the 2016 General Conference delegates late May 10 adopted all but one...
GC2016: Alsted calls for humble submission
By Sam Hodges
May 12, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Bishop Christian Alsted challenged those attending General Conference 2016 to offer themselves humbly and in full...
GC2016 recalls, laments Sand Creek Massacre
By Sam Hodges
May 18, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Concerns about legislation and the future of The United Methodist Church got set aside for a...
The Colors of the #GC2012 Rainbow
The Rev. David Valera, with two name badges in tow, is pictured on the right along with four others at GC2012.
RED, GREEN and ORANGE
I...
Council of Bishops Adopts Covenant of Accountability
Portland, Oregon: Meeting in Portland, Oregon, the Council of Bishops voted to adopt a “Covenant of Accountability for the Council of Bishops” and pledged...
Rev. Craig’s Thoughts Mid-Day 5 of #GC2012
The Rev. Craig Parrish shares a light moment with the Rev. DJ del Rosario, a member of the PNW Conference who works for the...
Gay pastor prays for the UMC at #gc2012
The Rev. Frank Wolf prays from at the beginning of the afternoon session of General Conference on May 3, 2012. Photo by Patrick Scriven.
A...
GC2016: Remaking the denomination’s map?
By Heather Hahn
May 4, 2016 | UMNS
Could reshaping the map of The United Methodist Church help strengthen the denomination?
Delegates to the 2016 General Conference,...
May 17 wrap-up: Schism rumors quashed
By Joey Butler
May 17, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
General Conference 2016 may have started off slowly, but it’s full steam ahead now. On a...
Reflections from Rev. David Valera
A photo by the Rev. David Valera of a photo by the Rev. David Valera integrated as part of the visuals of the 2012...
