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April 27 wrap-up: First revised Social Principles pass, committee work ends
4/27/2024
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Church broadens defense of human rights, Connectional Table becomes more global, Bishop: Stop quarreling, count your blessings, More than voting is happening at General Conference
April 26 wrap-up: Bishop urges delegates to follow God’s lead
4/26/2024
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Connectional Table shares hope, Update on credentialing delegates
The Latest Edition of E-News - Get updates from General Conference!
4/25/2024
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The latest edition of WNCC E-News published on April 24, 2024.
April 24 wrap-up: Legislative committee work begins
4/25/2024
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The second day of General Conference shifted from the celebratory opening worship to getting down to the business of the church, as delegates began working in their legislative committees and electing their chairs.
April 25: Video Wrap Up
4/25/2024
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Find out what happened during the third day of General Conference
Council of Bishops President Thomas J. Bickerton opened General Conference and urges ‘spirit of hope’.
4/25/2024
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Council of Bishops President Thomas J. Bickerton opened the postponed 2020 United Methodist General Conference on April 23 with a bold question: “Do you want to be in this room?”
April 23 wrap-up: After years of delay, General Conference begins
4/24/2024
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The long-delayed 2020 General Conference began April 23 with another slight delay, this time by the fire marshal. During an inspection before opening worship, it was determined there was a lack of sufficient fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and emergency exit signage in the plenary hall of the Charlotte Convention Center.
Episcopal Address: Bishop L. Jonathan Holston
4/24/2024
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Watch the Episcopal Address from the postponed 2020 General Conference.
Speaker: Bishop L. Jonathan Holston
Following the news at General Conference
4/24/2024
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United Methodist Communications is going to great lengths to make keeping abreast of General Conference, which takes place April 23-May 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina, as easy as possible.
General Conference Day 1 | WNCC Wrap Up
4/24/2024
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Watch a video recap of day one of General Conference.