May 7, 2004

Wrap up: 2004 General Conference

Friday wrap up

Delegates approve document on Holy Communion

United Methodists set four-year budget

Clergy granted decision whether to report child abuse confessions

Cote d’Ivoire denomination joins United Methodist Church

Video Story: Food of Fellowship

Bishop Calls Life a Song ‘Waiting to Be Sung’

Delegates approve new clergy pension plan

United Methodist Church affirms its unity

2008 General Conference will feature youth address

United Methodists remember victims in Sudan, advocate aid

United Methodist Church supports reparations for African Americans

Judicial Council defers decisions, elects new officers

May 6, 2004

Thursday: Daily Wrapup

Conservatives consider ‘separation’ of United Methodist Church

Center of Hope Offers ‘hand up’ to Those in Need

Gay rights group stages ‘peaceful interruption’ at General Conference

Singapore minister makes a spiritual journey

United Methodists Balance Budgets, Needs

Task Force Will Study Link Between Teen Sexual Identity, Suicide Risk

Delegates tackle bio-ethical issues

Bishop tells conference ‘It’s a spiritual matter’

Delegates keep black church initiative, create black heritage center

Delegates retain mandatory retirement age rules

Delegates vote to fund global education, Africa University

Church Creates Connectional Table to Lead General Agency Work

May 5, 2004

Daily wrap up

Global AIDS Fund Approved

United Methodists approve four more years of ‘Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.’

Delegates clarify chargeable offenses for United Methodist pastors

Korean Ministry Plan Wins Continuation

General Conference authorizes study of United Methodist men

Judicial Council rules on apportionment question

General Conference urges caution on White House’s faith-based agenda

Special order of service for laymen established

Four people elected to University Senate

See ‘enemies’ as allies, bishop says

May 4, 2004

Daily wrap up

Bishops say Judicial Council rulings add clarity

Rural ministries plan will enable smaller churches to ‘do vital ministry’

General Conference Web site draws record number of visitors

Religious leaders criticize Bush administration over Iraq

Delegates make no changes to church’s civil rights stance

Delegates affirm stance against ordaining practicing homosexuals

Judicial Council rules it has no authority to review lesbian pastor’s acquittal

Delegates retain church’s homosexuality stance

Four elected to United Methodist Judicial Council

Group holds silent demonstration for inclusion of homosexuals

Delegates celebrate ecumenical endeavors

Commentary: In the image of the Creator –– Native people and mascots

United Methodists ‘break in’ new convention center

May 3, 2004

Daily wrap-up: Assembly OKs Taco Bell boycott, thanks Africa University

United Methodists continue relationship with Puerto Rican Methodists

Korean-American bishop cites need for roots

Africa University directors thank General Conference for ‘the vision’

Youngest delegate gets permission to skip school

Delegates authorize study of United Methodist worship needs

Delegates vote to strengthen African-American family life

United Methodists join boycott of Taco Bell

Central conference communication initiative approved

Delegates travel far to be part of General Conference

Recognizing the Sacred

Service of Hope seeks to ease pain of homosexuality debate

Older-adult ministries councils set for annual conferences

May 1, 2004

Daily Wrap-up: Delegates hear judicial ruling, approve youth emphasis

Delegates urged to follow Philip’s lead

General Conference approves Division on Ministries with Young People

Young United Methodists rally for church inclusiveness

Delegates fund action plan for town, country ministries

International delegates say landmines put life on hold

Liberia sees signs of hope, restoration

United Methodist Church in Poland anticipates changes as the nation joins the European Union

Civil rights pioneer urges beating missiles into ‘morsels of bread’

Baltimore pastor seeks more resources for ministries with the deaf

General Conference asks court to re-examine acquittal of lesbian pastor

April 30, 2004

Daily Wrap-up: Delegates honor black members, mark UMW milestone

Special $4 million global AIDS fund proposed

United Methodists celebrate African Americans who stayed

Bishop Thomas honored for his role in eliminating segregated structures

Dancers bring the ‘moving word’ to worship

Commentary: Finding sacred space between unanimity, schism

Commentary: For the sake of unity

April 29, 2004

Daily Wrap-up: Budget items, nominations and a lot of spuds

Bishops install Weaver as President for two year term

Potato drop gives delegates hands-on way to fight hunger

Judicial Council issues two decisions

Bishop urges General Conference delegates to fear the Lord

Mission leaders call for international peacekeeping in Sudan

Delegates urged to consider future, not past, as they develop budget

General Conference prayer room offers praise in a variety of styles

Delegates honor Eunice Mathews’ life, legacy

Two dozen nominated for United Methodist Judicial Council

Seventeen nominated for four positions on the University Senate

April 28, 2004

United Methodist assembly urged to forget ‘I’ and become ‘we’

Former Clinton aide compares church, political gatherings

Delegates hear restructuring proposal, reports on ministries

‘Give until it heals,’ Oklahoma bishop advises

Daily wrap up

April 27, 2004

International assembly begins with worship

Bishops' Letter to General Conference

United Methodists cook up snacks for delegates

The New Creation & The Church's Mission

Bishops say God is calling church to a new future

United Methodist Bishops Charge Racism in Visa Denials

Bishops set plan to expand ministries with children, poor

Daily Wrap-up: Assembly begins with worship, bishops’ address

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