General Conference News Digest 07.10.2021

General Conference News Digest July 10th Editor's Note: The Christian Recorder will provide coverage on-site from our columnists as well as contributors from across the connectional church. We are especially thankful for our 11th Episcopal District media partners. You can also access us on the GC2020 App on your Android, iPhone, or computer. Please make sure to check out the AME Church Facebook and YouTube pages for photos and updates. Business Session Highlights By Rev. Renita Green., 5th Episcopal District  Reports of Global Witness and Ministry, Church Growth and Development and the Anvil were received and adopted. Several bills passed 2nd reading including: GGB08 CHRISTIAN RECORDER PUBLICATION;JA 01 CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION; LCO04 AME PUPLIT ALTAR CALENDAR; MIN15 RENEWAL OF THE LOVE FEAST. Bills deleted include: GGDA13 EPISCOPAL COMMITTEE AUTHORITY Requests for retirement granted: Bishop Vashti McKenzie; Bishop Gregory Ingram; General Officers: Dr. Richard Allen Lewis, Dr. George Flowers, Dr. James Harris and Dr. James Wade. Character passed: All active bishops except Bishop Wilfred Messiah Judicial Council will conduct trial for Bishop Wilfred Messiah as trial court at the seat of the General Conference Read more here   General Conference Communion Service By Rev. Sheri D. Smith Clayborn, TCR Contributing Writer The Revisions Committee is another reminder of how rich our history and traditions are across the Connectional Church but are still and yet adjustable to our changing times while remaining relevant and effective. Read more here   Conducting the Business of Safety By Valerie Russ, 11th Episcopal District “And are we yet alive to see each other’s face”, never have those words been so humbly received with such gratitude and reverence as today.  We are observing and participating in this historic 51st Quadrennial Session. In 2020 the world was forced to stop. We experienced ups, downs, shock, apprehension, fear, losses, and isolation. We had more questions than answers. Then like a life raft floated out to those treading water came the vaccine. Finally, we are emerging like butterflies from our cocoons. A bit wiser and very aware of our surroundings and how we move. Sanitizers and masks are valuable accessories. Read more here   Retirement Service for General Officers and Bishops Bishop, General Officer and Judicial Council Candidate Commercials Christian Debutante Masters Ceremony Watch our Day 3 Recap! Advertisements #310, Rev. Jonathan C. Augustine, Judicial Council #322, Thabile M. Ngubeni, Judicial Council #294, Rev. Marcellus A. Norris, Church Growth and Development

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