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United Methodist General Conference calls on Israel to end unjust practices toward Palestinians
posted on May 23, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Despite fierce opposition, which included calls to delegates from Israeli ambassadors and consulates, the United Methodist General Conference passed strong measures calling for an end to Israel’s unjust practices toward Palestinians. One of these measures, Resolution 60206, calls on Israel to correct the unequal distribution of water in the West…
GC2016 wrap-up: Farewell, Portland. Thanks for the doughnuts.
posted on May 23, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Believe it or not, General Conference 2016 spent more than twice as much time debating a Rule of Order than the hot topic of human sexuality. After almost three days of considering an alternative method for discussing legislation, The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body referred its most difficult subject…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/gc2016-wrap-up-farewell-portland.-thanks-for-the-doughnuts
May 19 wrap-up: New missionaries, special GC costs
posted on May 20, 2016 | Search Score: 0
A day after tabling potentially contentious legislation on human sexuality, General Conference 2016 moved through its calendar at a steady clip, possibly noticing that time to finish its task is running short. Though discussion on the difficult subject was avoided, that other difficult subject — money — had to be…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/may-19-wrap-up-new-missionaries-special-gc-costs
GC2016: Oppose mascots that demean Native Americans
posted on May 20, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Delegates to General Conference 2016 overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling on United Methodist agencies to raise awareness about the harm caused by sports teams that use mascots or symbols that disrespect Native Americans. The petition that passed May 19 had been amended in the Discipleship Committee, deleting language that would…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/gc2016-oppose-mascots-that-demean-native-americans
Delegates react to plan to defer human sexuality petitions
posted on May 20, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Love will keep us together, the Rev. Eli Sule Yakku of Central Nigeria said at the end of a long day filled with both kind and harsh words on the floor of the 2016 General Conference over lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people and their role in The United…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/delegates-react-to-plan-to-defer-human-sexuality-petitions
Americans are more polarized than ever. We United Methodists don’t want to be.
posted on May 20, 2016 | Search Score: 0
In an ever-more-polarized society, the United Methodist Church this week has tried to model an approach to disagreement that the U.S. political system would do well to emulate. Despite deep differences over gay marriage and whether gay men and lesbians can be ordained as clergy, we are working hard at…
Imagine No Malaria celebration rocks the house
posted on May 19, 2016 | Search Score: 0
“Our God is able!” Celebrating the success of the Imagine No Malaria initiative, launched in 2008, speakers, singers and dancers offered even more for United Methodists attending General Conference 2016 to imagine – Abundant Health: Our Promise to Children. “Health is the ultimate design of God for humanity,” said Bishop…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/imagine-no-malaria-celebration-rocks-the-house
GC2016 puts hold on sexuality debate
posted on May 19, 2016 | Search Score: 0
General Conference delegates apparently have hit the pause button on the denomination's quadrennial debates related to homosexuality. Late afternoon May 18, the delegates voted by 428 to 405 to accept the recommendation of the Council of Bishops to delay a debate on homosexuality at this gathering of the denomination’s top…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/gc2016-puts-hold-on-sexuality-debate
May 18 wrap-up: Sexuality dominates debate in unexpected ways
posted on May 19, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Last week it was debating how to debate. Today, it was voting on whether to vote. A day of tension, frustration and confusion ended in a decision to “put a pin in it.” Delegates to General Conference 2016 spent most of the day deciding whether to move forward on dozens…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/may-18-wrap-up-sexuality-dominates-debate-in-unexpected-ways
Offering a Way Forward: A Statement from the Council of Bishops
posted on May 18, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: Below is a statement released by the Council of Bishops on Wednesday, May 18, 2016: “Your bishops were honored to receive the request of General Conference to help lead our United Methodist Church forward during this time of both great crisis and great opportunity. As far as we…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/offering-a-way-forward-a-statement-from-the-council-of-bishops
Green light for new hymnal project
posted on May 18, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The United Methodist Church is on track to get its first new hymnal since 1989, and this one will be Internet-cloud based and print-on-demand — the first high-tech hymnal for a mainline denomination. General Conference 2016 approved on a consent calendar Tuesday, May 17, a petition authorizing the creation of…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/green-light-for-new-hymnal-project
Conference pleads with bishops for leadership
posted on May 18, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Delegates asked the Council of Bishops to lead the church out of the “painful condition” it is in after an address by Bishop Bruce Ough that called for unity but did not address full inclusion of LGBTQ people. The Rev. Mark Holland, a delegate from Great Plains, said the May…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-pleads-with-bishops-for-leadership
Term limits for bishops fail at GC2016
posted on May 18, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Term limits for United Methodist bishops got strong support in a vote at General Conference 2016, but fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to change the church constitution. The vote on May 17 was 482 in favor of term limits and 332 opposed. The Association of Annual Conference Lay…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/term-limits-for-bishops-fail-at-gc2016
May 17 Wrap-up Schism rumors quashed
posted on May 18, 2016 | Search Score: 0
General Conference 2016 may have started off slowly, but it’s full steam ahead now. On a day with a full docket, delegates considered whether to give $20 million to a group of church growth consultants, whether to eliminate lifetime tenures for U.S. bishops and whether it’s time to create a…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/may-17-wrap-up-schism-rumors-quashed
Peace with Justice 2015 honor roll
posted on May 17, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Peace with Justice Sunday is this Sunday, May 22! If you’re not ready, please feel free to reschedule it to suit the needs of your congregation. The special Sunday offerings are not just about money, but giving everyone an opportunity to support ministries they are passionate about. As for participation,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/peace-with-justice-2015-honor-roll
Clergy-related petitions pass GC2016
posted on May 17, 2016 | Search Score: 0
A few petitions affecting United Methodist clergy either were approved by General Conference 2016 or are highly likely to be, having made it onto the consent calendar. But a renewed effort that would have begun the process to remove the constitutional bar to end guaranteed appointment for ordained elders failed…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/clergy-related-petitions-pass-gc2016
GC2016 Celebrates Africa University
posted on May 17, 2016 | Search Score: 0
As Africa University approaches its 25th anniversary, delegates to the 2016 General Conference took a few moments Monday afternoon to celebrate one of the best things this denomination has ever done. With an enrollment of more than 1,500 full-time students and 800 part-time students, Africa University, located in Old Mutare,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/gc2016-celebrates-africa-university
May 16 wrap-up: Week Two begins with elections, celebrations, protests
posted on May 17, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Before tackling the pile of petitions before them, delegates to General Conference 2016 voted to fill vacancies in key positions on the Judicial Council, the University Senate and the Commission on General Conference. And then, voting officially began. Opening worship “God is the host for our “banquet,” be it General…
Walking Paths in Syracuse
| Last edited on May 26, 2016 | Search Score: 0
In order to accommodate people at a variety of activity levels, we have created a one mile map, a mile and a half map, and a two mile map. If you want to walk more than that, feel free to just double or triple up on the plans. We hope…
May 16th Oneonta District Newsletter
| Last edited on May 16, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Hi Friends, Click here to view a PDF of the Oneonta District Newsletter for this week. The District Newsletter can also be downloaded in 3 different formats at the Oneonta District website:https://sites.google.com/site/oneontadistrictumc/ Peace, Teresa - Oneonta District Office P.O. Box 668- 64 Chestnut Street, Oneonta NY 13820 Phone & Fax:…
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