By Jessica Brodie PORTLAND, Ore.—General Conference affirmed May 19 existing language that declares the mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the…
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Staying in touch at GC2016: UM pastor uses nightly conference calls to connect with church back home
By Jessica Brodie PORTLAND, Ore.—One General Conference alternate delegate has a unique way of staying connected to her church back home. The Rev. Telley Lynnette Gadson pastors St. Mark United…
Read MoreGC2016: UMC approves ‘way forward’ for church amid divisiveness over sexuality
United Methodists now have a new way forward when it comes to uniting The United Methodist Church on human sexuality and other divisive matters. Jessica Brodie reports.
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Jessica Brodie’s General Conference May 18 wrap-up: A South Carolina perspective
By Jessica Brodie PORTLAND, Ore.—May 18 began with worship featuring Bishop James Swanson Sr., Mississippi Episcopal Area, who preached on resisting the chaos of evil, which “loves to party” and…
Read MoreGC2016: S.C. shows support for colleges, campus ministry at Higher Ed Night
By Jessica Brodie. PORTLAND, Ore.—South Carolina delegates and friends showed their support for higher education and campus ministry during General Conference May 16 at Higher Education Night.
Read MoreGC2016: Jessica Brodie’s General Conference May 14 wrap-up: A South Carolina perspective
By Jessica Brodie PORTLAND, Ore.—The final day of committee work at General Conference closed at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, and members of South Carolina’s delegation ended this phase of…
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