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Use of 'Incompatible' Language on Fall UMC Court Docket
Separate petitions from the California-Pacific and Denmark conferences seek a ruling from the Judicial Council on whether the issue of homosexuality legitimately falls under United Methodist doctrinal standards. Read more
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Despite Lots of Inaction, Significant Legislation Will Shape the UMC
In Part 4 of "Future Prospects," a four-part series on how the 2016 General Conference has reshaped The United Methodist Church, Darryl W. Stephens presents an overview of significant legislation adopted by the global assembly. Read more
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Amending the Old Social Principles While Awaiting the New
In Part 3 of "Future Prospects," a four-part series on how the 2016 General Conference has reshaped The United Methodist Church, Darryl W. Stephens looks at efforts to change the American-centered Social Principles into a truly global faith statement Read more
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Nine Referrals Seeking a Comprehensive Plan of Union
In Part 2 of "Future Prospects," a four-part series on how the 2016 General Conference has reshaped The United Methodist Church, Darryl W. Stephens analyzes the daunting task of creating a truly global denomination without a clear plan of union. Read more
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In Landslide Vote, United Methodists Renew Resolve to be “Open and Accepting”
In Part 1 of "Future Prospects," a four-part series on how the 2016 General Conference has reshaped The United Methodist Church, Darryl W. Stephens explores a little-known but widely backed theological statement on accepting differences. Read more