General Conference Day 7 brought a silent protest against the violence in Palestine as well as full communion with Episcopal Church, passage of a new base rate for apportionments, Social Principles changes and more. (Photo by Larry McCormack, UM News)
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After a much-needed rest day, delegates to the United Methodist General Conference completed a jam-packed day of business Monday, April 29, including the passage of nearly 200 petitions and the consecration of 26 people as deaconesses and home missioners. Pictured, United Methodist Bishops Robin Dease (left), Karen Oliveto, and Kennetha Bigham-Tsai lead singing at the gathering. Photo by Paul Jeffrey/UM News.
Day Five of the United Methodist General Conference brought not only the final day of legislative committee work but also rousing worship celebrating the ministry of the UMC and the passage of some Social Principles revisions. (Pictured, Susan Brumbaugh, coordinator of the calendar for the conference, addresses the 2024 General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.)
Day Four of General Conference saw delegates speed through a quick morning plenary and worship before spending the rest of their day in legislative work. (Above, Bishop Sharma Lewis preaches at the April 26 morning worship service at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.)
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