General Conference Daily News Digest

Young delegation leaders model inclusiveness

Young people can do more than read Scripture in church, according to four young people leading their delegations at General Conference. .
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United Methodists celebrate higher education

Church-related schools and colleges educate for "common good" in time of complex and vexing issues.
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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 celebrate higher education

Church-related schools and colleges educate for "common good" in time of complex and vexing issues. Full Story

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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