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2. www.umnews.org › en › landing-pagesGeneral Conference News and Commentary

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   As the denomination meets in Charlotte, N.C., starting April 23, find the latest stories, commentary, FAQs, resources and more, on the General Conference of The United Methodist Church. Check back regularly for new and updated articles.

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   Are United Methodists in communion with global Methodist churches?

   • made it clear that United Methodists are not currently in communion with Global Methodist churches that disaffiliated with United Methodists. “Holding Scripture’s call for Christian unity before us, we lament that some have chosen to leave The United Methodist Church,” wrote Bishop Tracy S. Malone, president of the Council of Bishops.

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   Does the United Methodist Church approve same-sex marriage and LGBTQ ordination?

   • The United Methodist Church voted at its recent General Conference to approve same-sex marriage and LGBTQ ordination, stances already held by the Episcopal Church. The Episcopal Church holds its governing General Convention every three years.

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   Why did the United Methodist Church split?

   • One of the key issues in the Methodist split has been Global Methodists’ opposition to same-sex marriage, with the United Methodist Church voting to update its policies to allow same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBTQ clergy during the recent United Methodist General Conference that concluded May 3 in Charlotte.

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   How many United Methodist churches left North Alabama?

   • In North Alabama, more than half of all United Methodist Churches left, and 200 joined the Global Methodist Church. “North Alabama has had an easier time than many other places because the bishop of the United Methodist Church was fair and allowed the process to play itself out,” Jones said.

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4. www.usatoday.com › story › newsUMC general conference 2024: Millions lost in recent budget ...

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   Apr 16, 2024 · A spending plan being proposed to the upcoming UMC General Conference – the group's top legislative assembly, which meets every four years – is $23.8 million less than the last one and more...

5. www.umnews.org › en › newsAll that General Conference passed - umnews.org

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   Jun 24, 2024 · United Methodist News has compiled a list of all the legislation that this year’s historic General Conference moved forward. The chart includes brief summaries as well as when the legislation takes effect. Beyond constitutional amendments, most legislation takes effect in the United States on Jan. 1, 2025. However, legislation will take ...

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7. www.umnews.org › en › newsMay 3 wrap-up: Historic conference comes to a close

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   May 3, 2024 · General Conference issued a heartfelt apology to all who experienced sexual misconduct in The United Methodist Church. Submitted by the United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women, the apology was part of a resolution passed in the last hour of General Conference on May 3.

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   May 3, 2024 · Find news, live stream and resources about the global gathering of The United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC, April 23 - May 3, 2024. Learn about the agenda, decisions and celebrations of the General Conference.

9. www.umc.org › en › contentWhat's New for GC 2024? - The United Methodist Church

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   This volume represents mostly new and updated legislation submitted during the final legislative window from late spring through September 6, 2023, 230 days prior to the rescheduled General Conference in Charlotte (April 23-May 3, 2024).

10. www.tennessean.com › story › newsUnited Methodist Church lifts 40-year ban on LGBTQ+ clergy

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    May 1, 2024 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. — United Methodists lifted a 40-year ban on gay clergy and removed restrictions on same-sex marriage in a major step toward greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the nation’s largest...