General Conference Updates

May 16, 2016

Courtesy UMNS

“Everyone here is a child of God. Any behavior to the contrary of that truth undermines the gospel and is a choice to live beneath our privilege ”
— Bishop Gregory V. Palmer in the episcopal address at General Conference 2016

Church hanging onto unity despite cracks in the walls. Read full story here

Bishop Abrahams calls for commitment to the marginalized. Read story.

Bishop Palmer delivered the episcopal address at General Conference 2016. Read more about his address here.


Delegates debate Rule 44, but voting has been delayed. Read more.

Conference delegates participate in small group sessions to discuss how the denomination can live out out its worldwide connection. Read what was discussed.