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.)
General Conference gave regionalization the definitive go-ahead Thursday as Day Three’s legislative plenary session drew to a close. That capped a morning also filled with powerful preaching, a hope-filled Laity Address, a positive report on diversity in legislative leadership and more.
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston gives the Episcopal Address on Day Two of the United Methodist General Conference April 24 in Charlotte. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.
Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton brought a word of optimism and diligence as he preached the opening worship service Tuesday, April 23, at the postponed 2020 United Methodist General Conference. By Jessica Brodie.
It’s here. After multiple postponements because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent international travel issues, the 2020 United Methodist Church General Conference is gearing up to start just as the Advocate releases this edition. By Jessica Brodie.
Dementia workshop to empower churches through new ministry. By Jessica Brodie
Inspired by the forgiveness of sins we all experience through Christ, Mount Zion UMC launched “Forgiven to Forgive,” which encouraged members to donate funds so people in Pickens, Oconee and Greenville counties could be liberated from debt. By Jessica Brodie.
Lee Road UMC in Taylors, SC, dedicated an eight-foot lighthouse on their campus in honor of the church’s decision to remain United Methodist and to become a “lighthouse congregation.”
All valid petitions at General Conference are required to receive a vote in legislative committee, and all petitions approved by a legislative committee are required to receive a vote in plenary. Here's the breakdown.
Fellowship in the society is the highest award given by the United Methodist Men.
More than 2,100 members from across the state are expected to attend the 53rd Session of the Annual Conference.
Trinity United Methodist Church in North Myrtle Beach will break ground this June for their bigger, better and much needed Trinity Hall.