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General Conference 2012 News and Updates

General Conference wrap-up

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News Highlights

Bishop Kings preaches message of inclusion, invitation, love at General Conference 

General Conference votes to end "guaranteed appointments"

Set-aside bishop proposal fails

Clergy Pension Plan modified

General Conference Retains Current Position on Homosexuality

General Church Reduces Budget for 2013-2016

Judicial Council voids Plan UMC

With no Plan UMC, GC2012 shrinks agency boards

Video Highlights

Watch this video of Dr. Ben Martin, Statesboro District Superintendent and delegate, regarding the elimination of guaranteed appointments.
 
Rev. Jim Cowart shares some of his thoughts as a first time delegate to General Conference.
 
Larry Price shares his thoughts on General Conference.
 
Carl Childs talks about his work with finance and administration. 
 
Brenda Adams, visitor to General Conference, shares her fellowship experience during her two week experience.

Emails

May 1 Email

May 2 Email

Daily Wrap-ups

April 24 wrap: General Conference 2012 officially begins

April 25 wrap: Opening addresses, rules

April 26 wrap: Work begins

April 27 wrap: First step to set-aside bishop

April 28 wrap: Repentance is life work

April 30 wrap: No set-aside bishop

May 1 wrap: Guaranteed appointments ended

May 2 wrap: Delegates approve new structure

May 3 wrap: Gay rights protest closes morning session

May 4 wrap: No restructure in 2012

General Conference wrap-up 

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