GC2016 May 17- UPDATE
May 18, 2016
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Bishop Bruce R. Ough, president of the United Methodist Council of Bishops, addresses the 2016 United Methodist General Conference May 17 in Portland, Ore., responding to social media posts claiming the church’s bishops are calling for a special General Conference in to discuss a possible split. Ough emphasized the bishops remain committed to the unity of the denomination. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS[/caption]
Delegate Updates
Each day there will be a wrap-up from one of the delegates from the Western North Carolina Conference.
Day 8- United Methodist Women Day at General Conference 2016! | Lynne Gilbert
See all of the delegate updates at General Conference News
Daily Christian Advocates
Daily Christian Advocate for Wednesday, May 18, 2016
See earlier DCA’s at General Conference News
Other News
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Kim Ingram was live and on the large screen for a good bit of the day on Tuesday as the Chair of the Higher Education Committee[/caption]
Transitions into Ministry at General Conference (audio podcast)
Selected News Stories
- May 17 wrap-up: Schism rumors quashed
- Term limits for bishops fails at GC2016
- Conference pleads with bishops for leadership
- Bishop Abrahams urges Wesleyan commitment to the marginalized
- SEJ Bishops Candidates Forum
- Tuesday Morning Plenary (Bruce Ough address early in video) [ AUDIO ]
- Tuesday Morning Worship (Bishop Ivan Abrahams Sermon- Audio)
- Clean Water Rally on Monday