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   Why did the United Methodist Church remove Paragraph 304.3 from the Book of discipline?

   • On Wednesday, May 1, the General Conference took action that removed paragraph 304.3 from the United Methodist Book of Discipline , which removes discriminatory language against LGBTQ+ persons. This action was affirmed by more than 93% of the worldwide body.

   General Conference makes changes in language about human sexuality

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   Is the United Methodist Church a 'testimony'?

   • The decisions made at this General Conference are a “testimony” to The United Methodist Church, said Bishop Tracy S. Malone, president of the Council of Bishops. “We are a church where everyone can belong,” she said. Malone was part of a panel discussing the future of a churchwhere not every member approves of its new inclusive stance.

   May 3 wrap-up: Historic conference comes to a close

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   Should the church remove condemning language on homosexuality?

   • Removing condemning language on homosexuality opens the church to be in a worldwide conversation, said Greater Northwest Area Bishop Cedric D. Bridgeforth, adding that he hopes that local churches “will not grow weary in well-doing” because these decisions made at General Conference will call for a cultural shift and hard conversations.

   May 3 wrap-up: Historic conference comes to a close

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   Why is the United Methodist Church focusing on the Great Commission?

   • “This allows the long-standing debate over human sexuality to be resolved within The United Methodist Church so that local churches, conferences, pastors, bishops, and members may focus on the Great Commission,” said Bishop Graves. “This does not mean that we all suddenly agree on this topic.

   General Conference makes changes in language about human sexuality

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   What was the most consequential General Conference since 1968?

   • It could be argued that this was the most consequential General Conference since the 1968 assembly that created The United Methodist Church. The church going forward from here is different than it was just a few weeks ago.

   May 3 wrap-up: Historic conference comes to a close

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   Will there be a United Methodist leadership gathering in 2026?

   • United Methodist bishops have called for a leadership gathering in 2026 — rather than a special session of General Conference. Here is what is known so far about the event. Theology and Education Scholars share post-General Conference hopes

   May 3 wrap-up: Historic conference comes to a close

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2. www.resourceumc.org › en › partnersApology Statement from The United Methodist Church - ResourceUMC

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   On May 3rd, 2024, the Rev. Gary Graves, secretary of the General Conference, apologized on behalf of the church for the way the denomination has prevented people from being held accountable for sexual misconduct, thus perpetuating harm within local churches and other ministry settings and damaging the United Methodist connection.

3. www.umnews.org › en › newsChurch apologizes for sexual misconduct | UMNews.org

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   May 3, 2024 · Members of the Wisconsin and Northern Illinois delegations stand while an apology for sexual misconduct within The United Methodist Church is read during the final day of the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., on May 3.

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5. julieroys.com › united-methodist-conference-closesUnited Methodist Conference Closes with Apology for Sexual ...

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   May 6, 2024 · At the top legislative assembly of the nation’s second largest Protestant denomination, the Rev. Gary Graves, secretary of the General Conference, apologized on behalf of the church for the way United Methodist leaders have prevented people from being held accountable for sexual misconduct.

6. 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.

7. www.sgaumc.org › newsdetail › general-conferenceGeneral Conference makes changes in language about human ...

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   May 1, 2024 · On Wednesday, May 1, the General Conference took action that removed paragraph 304.3 from the United Methodist Book of Discipline, which removes discriminatory language against LGBTQ+ persons. This action was affirmed by more than 93% of the worldwide body.

8. www.resourceumc.org › en › partnersSexual Misconduct in The United Methodist Church: US Update

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   The United Methodist Church has been addressing sexual misconduct for all of those 25 years, the first study of which was mandated by the General Conference of 1988, and published in 1990. A second assessment was done in 2005.

9. www.umnews.org › en › newsTime put aside at General Conference to lament abuse

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   Apr 30, 2024 · With the resolution, the church apologizes to victims and survivors of sexual misconduct perpetrated by leaders — clergy and lay — of The United Methodist Church. It states that sexual misconduct by a ministerial leader is “spiritual violence” and “a clear violation of sacred trust.”