General Conference Daily News Digest

Hutchinson says be moved by “water and the Spirit”

Claim the reibrith and power of baptism, urges Bishop William W. Hutchinson.
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Shalom initiative returns to General Conference--where it all began

Leaders of the Communities of Shalom highlight the program’s achievements since its birth in 1992.
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Rural churches celebrate ‘planting seeds of hope’

General Conference encouraged to give hope to small, rural congregations.
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Pension Initiative needs millions to help retired pastors

Response to pension initiative beginning to meet the need of retirees in central conferences.
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Delegates seek ethics committee

A request for forming an ethics committee follows concerns about free cell phones given to some delegates.
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United Methodists look to Latin American counterparts

The delegates hear a call to more fully embrace their counterparts in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Rally urges inclusion regardless of sexual identity

Young speakers address a rally of more than 200 people supporting inclusion of gays and lesbians in the church.
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Church basketball teams ‘hoop it up’ for Nothing But Nets

Two Texas conferences raise $300,000 for the church’s anti-malaria campaign.
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Young Russian pastor shares courageous journey

Strong faith, compassion move Kira Volkova's ministry.
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Wrap-up: Delegates renew baptism, celebrate rural churches

General Conference delegates also perfect legislation to be presented in plenary sessions.
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