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As GC2020 Nears, Fewer Keep to the Sidelines
United Methodists of all theological and church political persuasions are making their stances known as the time to General Conference 2020 counts down, writes Heather Hahn. Read more
Steering Committee Begins Planning Pre-General Conference 2020 Orientation for Central Conference Delegates
The idea for a pre-conference orientation for Central Conference clergy and lay delegates originated with the General Secretaries Table (a group of chief executives of denominational agencies). Read more
Top Court Raises Questions at Lively Oral Hearing
Vote on disaffiliation gets sharp scrutiny from members of the Judicial Council, who questioned the authority of the General Commission on the General Conference to conduct an investigation. Read more
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Will GC2020 Be the Death of Connectionalism?
United Methodist layman Frank Holbrook offers his vision for what will happen if the United Methodist Church splits, or worse, splinters. Read more
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