Bishops urged to bring peace to GC2012
Council of Bishops president says more anxiety precedes this General Conference than any in recent history.
GC2012 to include call to repentance
April 27 worship service will focus on historic treatment of indigenous people and need to heal.
Guest bloggers discuss issues
Delegates and other church leaders across the connection comment on some of the major items before the lawmaking body.
What United Methodist agencies do
Some General Conference proposals aim to restructure church ministries. Series asks each agency to answer five questions about their role.
Sibling Arkansas delegates share hopes
‘Holy conferencing is holding fast to what you believe is true while listening to other people’s truths.’
GC 2012 official app
The app features live streaming; news, photos and videos; petitions; schedules; maps; points of interest; sponsors and exhibitors.
Call to prayer for General Conference
Through global prayer network, every United Methodist can participate in the 2012 General Conference.
Episcopal Address to Stream on Web and App
Bishop Peter D. Weaver will deliver the Episcopal Address at the 2012 General Conference.
Preview to church restructuring debate
Concerns raised that the proposed changes would give too much power to bishops and damage the denomination’s ‘separation of powers.’
Briefing previews General Conference issues
Delegates consider issues from reorganization to roles of bishops to an operating budget that is smaller than in the previous quadrennium.
Want to volunteer in Tampa?
Florida’s Hospitality Team hopes to offer “a warm welcome” to 5,000 delegates, visitors and guests at General Conference. Learn how you can help.
General Conference Rule Changes Proposed
Proposals include providing Sabbath rest, setting a deadline for evening adjournment, and expanding scheduled time for committee work.
Devotions for General Conference delegations
The General Board of Discipleship (GBOD) has created devotionals to help bring spiritual formation to the delegations.
Young leaders watching church in action
The Bishop Melvin G. Talbert Leadership Institute Fellows are being nurtured to become ethical leaders of vital congregations.
General Conference 2012 theme, logo selected
The Commission on the General Conference has selected “Make Disciples of Jesus Christ to Transform the World” as the theme for The United Methodist Church’s 2012 General Conference, scheduled for April 24-May 4 in Tampa, Fla.
McFee named worship & music director
The Commission on the General Conference has selected Dr. Marci a McFee of Truckee, Calif. as worship and music director for The United Methodist Church’s 2012 General Conference.
General Conference size won't change
The secretary of the General Conference, Rev. L. Fitzgerald Reist, announced today that the number of delegates for the 2012 General Conference will be near the 1,000-delegate limit.
Weaver to deliver Episcopal Address
Bishop Peter D. Weaver of the Boston Episcopal Area has been chosen to deliver the Episcopal Address at the 2012 General Conference in Tampa.
Choirs sought for General Conference
United Methodist choirs and ensemble groups from around the world may now audition online for an invitation to perform at the 2012 General Conference.
Commission takes aim at clergy job guarantees
Guaranteed appointments called a “major factor contributing to mediocrity and ineffectiveness.”
Minnesota Annual Conference
“We’re people of faith! Yeah, we’re odd! We’re Christians! Yeah, we’re odd! We’re United Methodists! Yeah, we’re odd!”
Group defers gay issue to 2012
International team also recommends granting more autonomy to regional church bodies.
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