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...
May 18, 2016 | Conference Updates, GC2016, Video News Storys
S.C. episcopal nominee McClendon speaks before SEJ delegates By Jessica Brodie PORTLAND, Ore.—South Carolina’s episcopal nominee Dr. Tim McClendon had the opportunity to speak before Southeastern Jurisdiction delegates at General Conference May 18. McClendon, along...
May 18, 2016 | GC2016, Video News Storys
S.C.’s Braddon lifts up new hymnal authorized at GC2016 By Jessica Brodie PORTLAND, Ore.—General Conference approved May 17 legislation authorizing a new Internet-based-cloud United Methodist hymnal that will be available both digitally and in print. South Carolina...
May 18, 2016 | GC2016, Video News Storys
S.C. delegate applauds GC2016 move to translate Discipline into UMC official languages By Jessica Brodie PORTLAND, Ore.—One South Carolina delegate stands in strong support of a decision to make the United Methodist Book of Discipline available in all the member...
May 18, 2016 | Advocate, GC2016
By Jessica Brodie PORTLAND, Ore.—Tuesday at General Conference featured a day of angst, mistrust and protest for some while others stood fast and faithful in a deep desire for a united United Methodist Church that welcomes all and embraces the middle. Amid General...
May 17, 2016 | Conference Updates, GC2016, Video News Storys
Bishop Ough made a statement today during General Conference on behalf the of the Council of Bishops calling for church unity after rumors of a split in The United Methodist Church. South Carolina Resident Bishop Jonathan Holston wrote a statement in response to share...