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Sumo Wrestlers

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A Voice from Below: An Asian American Perspective on General Conference

Dr. Jacob Dharmaraj reflects on the 2012 General Conference from the perspective of an Asian American United Methodist, a minority group whose experience he believes can help the UMC move into a vital future. more »

May 31, 2012 by in Perspectives

Amory Peck

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An Open Letter from an Open Lesbian

Amory Peck, whose part of the 2012 Laity Address was hailed as inspirational, discloses her sex orientation as a lesbian in advance of General Conference's "holy conversation" on human sexuality. more »

Apr 26, 2012 in Issues (2 Comments)

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Mediocrity

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Dollar General (Conference)

The Rev. Dan Dick has some sobering reflections on General Conference's focus on finances as the motivator for discipleship -- or "disciple lite," as he puts it.. more »

May 1, 2012 by in Dan R. Dick (1 Comments)

Exclusion Protest

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What Must Inclusivity Exclude?

Rev. Morgan Guyton looks at the biblical underpinnings used to exclude some people from The United Methodist Church, and why it's time they were re-interpreted. more »

Apr 28, 2012 by in Morgan Guyton

Young Clergy

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How will you avoid creating a CYA culture, #GC2012?

Rev. Morgan Guyton questions whether the proposed changes in clergy accountability will reduce The United Methodist Church's culture to a religious equivalent of the disastrous "No Child Left Behind" program more »

Apr 28, 2012 by in Morgan Guyton

Feeling Bullied

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Bullying and Humanity at General Conference

Although not a witness to the event, Rev. Morgan Guyton has some thoughts about the treatment of delegate Mark Miller and the issue of bullying at General Conference. more »

Apr 27, 2012 by in Morgan Guyton (4 Comments)

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Ecumenical Guests

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Scenes from General Conference April 26-27

Emotions ran high at General Conference April 26 and 27 as gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered delegates reported feeling bullied by the "holy conversation" on human sexuality. The next morning delegates were greeted by lines of demonstrators silently protesting the exclusion of LGBT people from The United Methodist Church. more »

Round Tables

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Scenes from General Conference April 25-26

Worship, holy conferencing and presentations on major issues marked General Conference proceedings April 25-26. more »

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