May 26, 2016 | Advocate, GC2016
By Jessica Brodie PORTLAND, Ore.—They came together in worship and prayer to decide the business of The United Methodist Church. And at the end of it all, they remained a united United Methodist Church with a new way forward that delegates hope reflects God’s will....
May 19, 2016 | Advocate, GC2016
May 18 began with worship featuring Bishop James Swanson Sr., Mississippi Episcopal Area, who preached on resisting the chaos of evil, which “loves to party” and always seeks to draw others in. Then, in a triumph over the evil of malaria, General Conference launched...
May 19, 2016 | Advocate, GC2016
By Jessica Brodie PORTLAND, Ore.—United Methodists now have a new way forward when it comes to uniting The United Methodist Church on human sexuality and other divisive matters. General Conference voted 428-405 May 18 to approve a proposal by the Council of Bishops,...
May 18, 2016 | GC2016, Imagine No Malaria, Video News Storys
United Methodists Celebrate Success of Imagine No Malaria Event Marks Launch of Abundant Health Campaign Portland, Oregon: United Methodist members and leaders, global health innovators and an “American Idol” star took the stage today to celebrate the success of...