April 23 wrap-up: After years of delay, General Conference begins
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.
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?”
On the eve of the 2024 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., climate activists hold a candlelight Vigil for Creation to mark Earth Day and to call the denomination to greater stewardship of creation.
Regionalization moves on to full General Conference
Legislation to put the different geographical regions of The United Methodist Church on equal footing has crossed a significant threshold.
Meeting just ahead of General Conference, the Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters advanced five petitions representing the bulk of proposed worldwide regionalization. That means the petitions have cleared the first hurdle faced by all legislation at General Conference — making it out of committee.
The table is wide and the feast is ready, and there are always more people to invite to the party. On Monday, April 22, the Fresh Expressions United Methodist pre-GC Conference gathered at First UMC Charlotte.
The morning began with Rev. Jeff Campbell, CEO and General Secretary of UM Discipleship Ministries leading us in a devotional reflection on the passage from Luke 14:22 and following, how the wedding feast in the parable is opened to anyone who will come into the party.
For the third time in three years, Faith United Methodist Church plans to feed the world hungry with the help of our friends from Rise Against Hunger on Saturday, April 27.
A newly published section of the Advance Daily Christian Advocate contains additional petitions and updated reports for United Methodist delegates to consider as they prepare for General Conference.
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