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Alaska’s 29-Door Connection in Light of GC2019
Alaska’s delegation to General Conference 2019 issued a statement endorsing the One Church Plan but acknowledges that the Alaska United Methodist Conference is diverse in geography, populations, and theology.
Why General Conference Is Calling for One Legislative Committee
Rev. Anthony Tang, photo by DSCUMC By Rev. Anthony Tang, First Reserve Clergy Delegate and pastor of Desert Mission UMC in the Desert Southwest Conference In this 2019 Called Special Session of General Conference, all petitions will be reviewed and voted upon in one...
The Cross Unites Us by His Love
Former Desert Southwest Conference clergy person gifts hand-made olive-tree wooden crosses to entire General Conference delegation. “I cried out to God to help me live out my call … the spirit led me” – Lerdahl
Happenings Off the Floor of the General Conference
There is much that takes place off the floor of General Conference and will not be seen by those who are sitting in front of their computers or watching Twitter on their phones.
Former lay leader reflects on the long journey toward inclusion for the UMC
With #UMCGC taking place just a few miles away, former PNW Conference Lay Leader Amory Peck shared tender moments and offered words of wisdom to a group gathered and concerned about the General Conference taking place in St. Louis.
Praying our Way Forward
A prayer community in response to the Council of Bishop’s initiative.
Resources
Commission on A Way Forward Final Report
Summary of plans proposed by the Commission on A Way Forward
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