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United Methodist and Episcopal leaders discuss the work toward full communion during the Council of Bishops meeting on St. Simons Island, Ga. From left are United Methodist Bishop Gregory V. Palmer of the West Ohio Conference, the Rev. Canon C.K. Robertson of the Episcopal Church and the Rev. Margaret Rose of the Episcopal Church. Photo by Heather Hahn, UMNS.

Bishops strengthen ties with Episcopalians
Two Christian traditions with historic ties to John Wesley’s Church of England are moving closer to full communion.
General Conference
The Rules Committee of the Commission on General Conference discusses plans for one legislative committee at the 2019 special session. From left are Stephanie Henry, chair of the Rules Committee; commission members Audun Westad and Stanislas Kassongo, and translator Isabelle Berger. The commission met Oct. Oct. 3-5 at Epworth by the Sea in St. Simons, Ga. Photo by Heather Hahn, UMNS.

Plan approved for GC2019 decision-making
The Commission on General Conference has decided on a process to help delegates do the legislative work together.
Human Sexuality
Screen image of the UM Sexual Ethics site, courtesy of GCSRW.

Learning how to 'Do No Harm'
San Antonio conference will guide United Methodists on support, healing related to complaints of sexual misconduct.
Bishops
Attendees at the United Methodist Council of Bishops meeting in Chicago join in the "Praying Our Way Forward" closing worship service. The council deliberated on its final proposals to next year’s special General Conference that will address decades of division over how the church should minister with LGBTQ individuals. From left are: Jolynn Lowry, Bishop J. Michael Lowry, the Rev. Alex da Silva Souto and Bishops Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and Hee-Soo Jung. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

Bishops propose plan for Way Forward
Bishops are recommending a plan allowing more freedom around LGBTQ ordination and marriage, but submitting three plans to General Conference.

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