United Methodist deacons are discussing best practices now that General Conference has approved their new responsibility to preside at baptism and communion “when contextually appropriate.”
This worship experience has found expression in words of songs. Yet deeper meaning is to be discovered in the New Testament reading, Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.
The value of the voices of youth and young adults was affirmed when the 2004 General Conference voted overwhelmingly to add an address by a young person to the agenda for the 2008 General Conference.
