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Gil Hanke, top staff executive of United Methodist Men. File photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS

Commentary: After General Conference, people will still need the church

In an open letter to The United Methodist Church, the head of United Methodist Men points out one certainty leading up to the special 2019 General Conference: The church will continue its mission to bring others to Christ.

General Conference

The 2019 special session of the General Conference will be held in The Dome, part of the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis. A theologically diverse group of clergy and laity urges General Conference delegates to pass a gracious exit plan for churches. Photo by Dan Donovan, courtesy of the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission. All rights reserved.

Letter urges GC2019 to prioritize exit plan

The open letter, put together by a theologically diverse group in West Ohio, is drawing signatures from across the United States.

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The Rev. Maxie Dunnam speaks in 2014 in Atlanta. Dunnam, on behalf of the Renewal and Reform Coalition, submitted some modifications to the Traditional Plan. He and other advocates for current church policies on homosexuality are promoting the modified Traditional Plan. Photo by Steve Beard/Good News Magazine.

Groups push for modified Traditional Plan

Also on the table is a plan to dissolve the denomination. Either plan encourages a parting of ways over differences around homosexuality.

Social Concerns

United Methodists hold up signs about justice after discussions in Luanda, Angola, about proposed revisions to the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church. Photo by Orlando da Cruz, UMNS.

Angolan United Methodists weigh in on Social Principles

Social Principles listening sessions in Angola and other African countries aim to make sure revision incluces global context.

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