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Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS
African Worship
Bishop John K. Yambasu prays during the African central conferences worship service on Sunday, May 15 at the Oregon Convention Center.
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Liberia Preacher
The Rev. Jerry Kulah from the Liberia Conference delivers the message during the African Central Conferences worship service Sunday, May 15, at the Oregon Convention Center.
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Preparing
Barbara Boigegrain and Colette Niles from the United Methodist Board of Pension and Health Benefits work on their plenary presentation during the 2016 United Methodist General Conference in Portland, Ore. Boigegrain a general secretary.
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Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS
Walking Prayer
A participant of the 2016 United Methodist General Conference spends time in prayer while walking the labyrinth in the prayer room.
Beginning with a spirited worship service led by United Methodists from the Africa Central Conferences, May 15 was a sabbath respite for delegates and observers to the 2016 General Conference under way in Portland, Ore.