General Conference brought big changes, particularly the removal of constraints on ministry with and by LGBTQ people. Now the challenge is to remain a big-tent denomination that can evangelize in diverse communities and countries.
Members of Mubvuwi we United Methodist Church turn to income-generating projects for sustainability — to fund their own programs and support the church.
A neighbor of the Rev. Jeff Adams inspired a new ministry at Fairmont United Methodist Church in Fairmont, Minn. The church hosted a banquet for developmentally disabled people living in care facilities including a dinner, singing, games and handmade quilts.
Leaders from the United Methodist general agencies talk about each agency’s role in the church and legislation they’ve submitted to be considered by General Conference delegates.
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By passing legislation immediately creating a United States Regional Committee, the 2024 General Conference has already taken a significant step to de-center the United States in the ongoing work of the General Conference.
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Central conferences already have exit paths
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