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Episcopal Address to Stream on Web and App
Bishop Peter D. Weaver will deliver the Episcopal Address at the 2012 General Conference. Visitor Registration for General Conference
Visitors to the 2012 General Conference, The United Methodist Church’s top legislative assembly, may now pre-register online. Choir opens world to children with 'hard lives'
Twenty-three children whose lives have been uprooted by war are preparing for their first “international tour.” Assembly delegates to consider over 1,500 petitions
Advance materials help the nearly 1,000 delegates get familiar with upcoming General Conference legislation. United Methodists discuss the hard conversations
A JustPeace workshop explores how to talk about divisive issues in constructive ways that bring people together. United Methodist ethnic ministries seek $12.3 million
Six ethnic ministries of The United Methodist Church are requesting $12.3 million in denominational funding for the next four years. United Methodists explore church's global structure
Is The United Methodist Church truly a global church, and should its structure change accordingly? Ten leaders explore that question. 2008 General Conference to welcome online visitors
People unable to attend the church's top legislative meeting this spring can watch the proceedings online with Internet access. News briefing offers glimpse into assembly changes
Many changes at General Conference aim to foster unity through common ministry instead of gridlock over divisive social issues. United Methodists explore divestment proposals
Divestment petitions aimed at bringing about change in the Middle East are reviewed at a General Conference informational session. Fort Worth hotel changes challenge church assembly
With the United Methodist assembly just three months away, organizers are scrambling for rooms to accommodate delegates and others. Fort Worth awaits General Conference delegates
"Cowtown" is preparing a Texas-sized welcome to United Methodists looking for some cowboy culture during General Conference. Music leader scatters seeds for General Conference
Seeds are being sown for the church's top assembly, where thousands of seedlings will serve as symbols of hope. Liberian president to address United Methodists
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will speak to the United Methodist General Conference during its meeting next spring in Fort Worth, Texas. Six young people to address General Conference
Six United Methodists from 15 to 28 have been chosen to deliver the first Young People's Address at the 2008 General Conference.