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GC2004 Updates
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VOICE General Conference Update #
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NEW!!!! Press
Articles May 7, 2004 - Updated list as of 11:44 CT May 7, 2004
Methodists conclude conference in unity
Pittsburgh Post
Gazette, PA - 30 minutes ago
... The Rev. Kathryn Johnson, head of
the Methodist Federation for Social Action, said she
found the suggestion of a split devastating. ...
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Conference ends without
split in
Methodist union
Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review, PA - 33 minutes ago
... But a number of Methodist
leaders on both sides of the homosexuality debate denounced
the proposal for the church to split, saying pursuing
a schism violates ... |
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NEW!!!! Methodists
Federation for Social Action (MFSA) Reports
The Daily SQBs Of General Conference 2004
(in downloadable .pdf format)
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Legislative Successes
(Recommended Reading)
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Win Some, Lose Some
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Schism?
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River of Life Witness
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Dr. Forbes Speaks
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MSFA "Voices of Faith" - March 31 -
April 1, 2005: Progressive United Methodists will gather
again to be "the Church" together and create the future.
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NEW!!!! DAILY WATER QUALITY REPORT
Friday, May 7
A Daily Update for GC 2004 Delegates & Volunteers
RAINBOW RIVER FLOWS!
Where Do
We Go From Here? by Ken Rowe, Affirmation
Co-spokesperson, May 7, 2004
Is It Time for
a Schism? by Peggy Gaylord, Affirmation
co-spokesperson, May 6, 2004
Past Reports:
Drops of Water,
#8, May 7, 2004 (PDF format)
Also available in text format.
Drops of Water,
#7, May 6, 2004 (PDF format)
Also available in text format.
Drops of Water,
#6, May 5, 2004 (PDF format)
Also available in text format.
Drops of Water,
#5, May 4, 2004 (PDF format)
Also available in text format.
Drops of Water,
#4, May 3, 2004 (PDF format)
Also available in text format.
Drops of Water,
#3, April 30, 2004 (PDF format)
Also available in text format.
Drops of Water,
#2, April 29, 2004 (PDF format)
Drops of Water,
#1, April 28, 2004 (PDF format)
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NEW!!!!
Commentary: Rev. Steve Heyduck, member Central Texas Annual
Conference (posted with permission)
As I read
the concern about even the discussion of a schism, I have
to wonder about a few things.
1) why do so many act like the UMC is a denomination that has
been
here forever? It is younger than I am!
2) Bishops and others seem very concerned that we are losing
focus
on what is good about our "great" denomination. What is it that
makes it great? Would a "great" denomination vote to double
membership in 4 years, then NOT develop a plan to do accomplish
it?
Would a "great" denomination wield bureaucratic force to wring
a "fair share" out of congregations? Would a "great"
denomination
protect its clergy with guaranteed lifetime appointments? Would
a "great" denomination, in response to guaranteed appointments,
create conference and general church positions to protect
congregations from incompetent clergy?
Maybe I don't get it because I am a "Xer," but what's all the
fuss
over the potential breakup of a bureaucracy about, REALLY?
Peace, Steve
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Daily Reports from General Conference
Pastor Mark E. Williams
(Note - these reports are
numbered beginning with last Monday as Day 1)
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Clearing the air
Q&A with Dr. Bill Hinson
The
Character of a Methodist
by
John Wesley
A moment of
personal privilege
By Norman H. Coleman,
clergy delegate, West Ohio
Ministry
of Encouragement
Yesterday’s legislative
highlights
Appreciation
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General Conference 2004 -
Follow the United
Methodist Church General Conference on our web
page. The General Conference is the only
body that speaks for the Church.
The Confessing
Movement has staff and volunteers in Pittsburgh
working to address the crisis in the Church. We
are seeing some real victories, but there are
great challenges before General Conference ends
on May 7th. Our efforts in
Pittsburgh are bringing an increase in our
financial needs. We need your help.
Please send your contribution to: The Confessing
Movement, 7995 East 21st Street,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219. Thank you and God
bless you.
May 6, 2004
A Statement of
Conscience
by Dr. Bill Hinson
given at the UM Decision 2004 breakfast
Thursday, May 6 -- Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
May 2, 2004
URGENT need for Prayer!
Please focus from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Monday,
May 3, 2004, for the election of Judicial Council
members. The Judicial Council is the Supreme Court
of the Church.
May 1, 2004
The Judicial Council Speaks(click
here)
Judicial Council Decision No. 984(click
here)
April 30, 2004
Legislative Committee Updates(click here)
The Confessing Movement at General Conference(click
here)
Thursday, April 29
Rumors of Protest (click here)
Declaratory Decision Requested (click here)
Wednesday, April 28
Our Differences Matter (click here)
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Reconciling
Ministries Network GC2004 Articles and Reports
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Institute for Religion & Democracy, UM Action
Reports
UM Action
: 2004 General Conference
The 2004 General Conference of the United
Methodist Church is taking place on April 27 through
May 7 in Pittsburgh, PA. UMAction director Mark
Tooley is in Pittsburgh, and will be issuing regular
reports on the issues and controversies. Check this
page for the most current articles and press
releases on the conference.
Press Release: United Methodists Do Not Follow
Episcopalians on Sex
(7-May)
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Called Out Information Service sponsored by
Affirmation - includes updates on GC2004
"Called Out" is an information service
about LGBT religious concerns sponsored by
Affirmation: United Methodists for Lesbian, Gay, and
Transgendered Concerns.
Affirmation
is not an official body of the UMC. This is a
public, read-only mailing list. Anyone may join, no
matter what their opinions. The sponsors of this
list support full inclusion and justice for LGBT
people in society and The United Methodist Church.
Content and viewpoints of materials and links will
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GC2004
Updates by Faithful Christian Laity:
Cathy Biehler is volunteering
with Good News and is attending the entire conference.
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