Harvey: ‘Wear the robe like it matters’
By Betty Backstrom
May 16, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey reminded those attending General Conference 2016 that all are called to “bear...
#UMCGC delegates respond to a #BlackLivesMatter protest
Video by the Rev. David Valera | Photos by Patrick Scriven
May 16, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
In the midst of a 20 minute disruption of the...
Bishops vow to work toward unity, accountability
By Heather Hahn
May 16, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
United Methodist bishops have adopted a “Covenant of Accountability,” in which they pledge to work for...
Indigo Girls sing for inclusion of all God’s children #UMCGC
By Pam Brokaw
May 16, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
A Wesleyan message of God’s love for all children rocked the packed Portland's First Congregational Church Friday...
We desperately need adults at General Conference #UMCGC
Commentary by Patrick Scriven
May 15, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
We desperately need adults at General Conference. The idea has passed through my head on a...
#UMCGC Reflection: The Gift of Hospitality
By Rev. C. Shane Moore
May 15, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
The other day I was asked how my experience has been so far at General Conference. I...
May 14 wrap-up: Young ambassadors share hope, committee work finishes
By Barbara Dunlap-Berg
May 14, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Worship, an address by young people and a silent protest for LGBTQ inclusion began Day Five of...
#UMCGC Reflection: Steeped in the holy silence
By Sue Magrath
May 14, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
I sit in the prayer room, steeped in the holy silence. I am a spiritual director, available...
Two ambassadors of God’s love share young people’s address
By Kay DeMoss
May 14, 2016│PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
While only two young people spoke on the General Conference stage this morning, thousands more stood with them....
Delegates, supporters stand with LGBTQ people
By Kathy L. Gilbert and Sam Hodges
May 14, 2016│PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
As lay delegate Fred Brewington rose to address the United Methodist General Conference on...
