NEWS AND FEATURES
Foretaste of what's on the table at GC2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — In a gathering that emphasized the denomination's impasse over homosexuality, United Methodists received a preview of some of the proposals that will be before General Conference delegates in Minneapolis. Heather Hahn reports.Read storyTop court sets its pre-General Conference docketMINNEAPOLIS (UM News) — The United Methodist Judicial Council has a 14-item docket to consider during its spring meeting, which will take place just before General Conference 2020. Five of the items are related to the October 2019 special session of the Greater New Jersey Conference. Also on the docket is the continuation of a request from the court's fall session regarding the issue of improper voting during the special General Conference in 2019. Linda Bloom reports.
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Traditionalists' event draws big crowdTRUSSVILLE, Ala. — More than 1,000 people, mostly from Alabama but some from across the Southeastern Jurisdiction, attended a Jan. 25 meeting aimed at exploring a traditionalist denomination that would separate from The United Methodist Church. Sam Hodges reports.Read story
Negotiators urge hold on trials, closuresNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Part of the new protocol for The United Methodist Church's separation calls for an immediate pause in closing churches and processing complaints related to LGBTQ restrictions. Heather Hahn reports on this part of the agreement and its impact.Read story
Church in Liberia focuses on addiction ministries
MONROVIA, Liberia (UM News) — New recovery ministries are sprouting up following a substance abuse seminar hosted by The United Methodist Church in Liberia. Church leaders are using what they learned to expand and strengthen programs for those struggling with addiction. E Julu Swen reports.
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Florida Conference
What happens when pastors grieve?TAMPA, Fla. — In an ideal world, all clergy would be prepared when tragedy or a crisis intersects at both a church and private level, but that's usually not the case. That's why the Florida Conference created its Shade and Fresh Water Ministry 20 years ago, to provide covenant groups for clergy to focus on their own physical, emotional and spiritual self-care. Michelle Bearden reports.
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South Georgia Conference
Church helps family find home after tragedyMACON, Ga. — After her daughter's death of sickle-cell disease, Shequita Manson and her older daughter moved several times, unable to find their "happy place." But today, thanks in large part to Vineville United Methodist Church, they are finally home and happy. Kara Witherow has the story.
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South Carolina Conference
Conference's first GC2020 listening session draws crowdST. GEORGE, S.C. — Nearly 200 United Methodists headed to Indian Field United Methodist Church Jan. 5 for the first of several listening sessions being held across the state, addressing questions about the upcoming 2020 General Conference. The sessions are designed to give South Carolina United Methodists the opportunity to voice concerns and share hopes and prayers with the South Carolina delegates to General Conference 2020. Jessica Brodie reports.Read story
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Minnesota church members question relaunch planCOTTAGE GROVE, Minn. — Members of Grove United Methodist Church pushed back when they found out the church would close and relaunch in six months or so with an emphasis on seeking out younger people for the congregation. But with just 30 people worshipping weekly, church leaders say things had to change. Harmeet Kaur reports.
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Texas Conference
Pastor grows outdoor churchHOUSTON — Church Under a Tree offers prayer outdoors to help individuals who feel uncomfortable inside four walls. When the Rev. Elizabeth Palmer ministers under the tree, she said that she's able to "do church like Jesus did." Lindsay Peyton has the story.Read story and watch video
RESOURCES
Church and Society
Revised Social Principles on new websiteWASHINGTON — A new website to introduce the revised Social Principles to The United Methodist Church has been created by the United Methodist Board of Church and Society. The site includes an introductory video, translations of the document in eight languages and additional resources. The revised Social Principles will be considered by delegates at the 2020 General Conference in May.Visit website
United Methodist Publishing House
Submitted GC2020 legislation now onlineNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Advance Daily Christian Advocate, which contains the agenda, delegate listings and already submitted legislation for the 2020 General Conference, is now out. Delegates should be receiving print copies in the mail. People also can download the material in English, French, Portuguese and Kiswahili at the link.
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PRESS RELEASES
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A survey of central conference delegates is providing important direction for the team planning the pre-General Conference 2020 orientation for central conference delegates. Delegates from Africa, Europe and the Philippines were most interested in three topics: conversation with delegates from other delegations and areas of the central conferences, educational materials such as the Advance Daily Christian Advocate to equip delegates in making informed decisions, and restructuring proposals affecting the organization and makeup of the denomination.Read press release
CHICAGO — The North Central Jurisdiction's Committee on the Episcopacy and College of Bishops have proposed electing only one bishop in 2020. The General Council on Finance and Administration informed Bishop David Bard, current president of the jurisdiction's College of Bishops, that the jurisdiction had fallen below the membership threshold to sustain nine episcopal areas and that a reduction was possible.
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DELAWARE, Ohio — Preacher, educator and widely published author the Rev. O. Wesley Allen Jr. will lead the 2020 Schooler Institute on Preaching at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. The two-day event will be March 3-4 on the MTSO campus, 3081 Columbus Pike in Delaware. The event is free to the public, as is lunch both days.
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CONCORD, N.C. — The group United Methodist Rural Advocates is offering 10 scholarships to cover housing and some meals of people attending the 2020 General Conference. People meeting the group's criteria can apply by Feb. 28. The scholarships are made possible by a grant from the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries.Learn more
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