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2008 General Conference Articles
News briefing offers glimpse into assembly changes
| News briefing offers glimpse into assembly changes |
Feb. 20, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0800}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed Jan. 30 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By Marta W. Aldrich**
FORT WORTH, Texas — When United Methodists convene this spring for their worldwide assembly, they can expect wider international representation, a denominational budget built around four new areas of focus, and carefully choreographed opening sessions aimed at fostering unity through common ministry, instead of gridlock over divisive social issues. full story
| Q&A: delegates share expectations for General Conference, the church
United Methodists explore changing U.S. church’s designation
| United Methodists explore changing U.S. church’s designation |
Feb. 23, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0802}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed Feb. 6 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By Linda Green**
FORT WORTH, Texas — Would making The United Methodist Church in the United States a regional body be the best way for the denomination to function as a worldwide body? Ten speakers explored that question during a Jan. 25 panel discussion on “The Worldwide Nature of the Church: What It Means” during the Pre-General Conference News Briefing sponsored by United Methodist Communications. full story
| United Methodists explore divestment proposals
| United Methodists explore divestment proposals |
March 5, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0809}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed Jan. 29 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By Linda Bloom**
FORT WORTH, Texas — Would divestment from companies connected to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land help bring about change in the Middle East? Four United Methodist speakers explored that question during a recent panel discussion on “Divestment, the Middle East and Sudan.” full story
| General Conference news online lets United Methodists tune in from home
Agency withdraws petition on divestment from Caterpillar
Bishop opens General Conference with ‘resurrection hope’
| Bishop opens General Conference with ‘resurrection hope’ |
April 24, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0837}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
FORT WORTH, Texas — On the 40th anniversary to the day of the creation of The United Methodist Church, United Methodists from 129 annual conferences and 50 countries opened the 2008 General Conference with rousing worship. The message: United Methodists are called to live a life with hope — resurrection hope. full story
| Members from Florida church take prayer ministry to General Conference
| Members from Florida church take prayer ministry to General Conference |
April 24, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0838}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
Their purpose is singular: to pray for delegates attending the 2008 General Conference and the work of the entire assembly. The small group of members from Covenant United Methodist Church in Port Orange began that ministry weeks ago and has taken it to the quadrennial gathering, attending General Conference as “prayer delegates.” full story
| Immigrants should be treated humanely, United Methodists say
| Immigrants should be treated humanely, United Methodists say |
April 25, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0839}
An e-Review Feature
By Linda Bloom and Erik J. Alsgaard**
FORT WORTH, Texas — Amid signs proclaiming that “No human being is illegal” and “You shall love the sojourner,” about 300 United Methodists gathered for an April 24 lunchtime rally in the Water Gardens behind the Fort Worth Convention Center, host site of the 2008 General Conference. Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker addressed the group. full story
| Florida Conference delegates reflect on work at mid-way point
Angolan delegates thank Florida delegation for conference’s support
| Angolan delegates thank Florida delegation for conference’s support |
May 1, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0842}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
FORT WORTH, Texas — Members of the Florida Conference delegation to the 2008 General Conference met with two members of the East Angola delegation during a breakfast meeting May 1. The pair came to thank the Florida Conference for its past and continued support. full story
| Florida delegation says continued dialogue on homosexuality issue critical
Cooperation among delegates holds line on general church budget
Church has come long way, but more work to do, delegates say
| Church has come long way, but more work to do, delegates say |
May 4, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0845}
An e-Review Feature
By Tita Parham
FORT WORTH, Texas — After 10 days of early mornings, late nights and sometimes painful debate, Florida Conference delegates left the 2008 General Conference feeling they had accomplished much, but also knowing there’s still much more work for the church to do. full story
| General Conference ‘more unified’ in 2008, bishop says
| General Conference ‘more unified’ in 2008, bishop says |
May 5, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0846}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
FORT WORTH, Texas — Speaking with reporters on the final day of the 2008 General Conference, Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker said the 10-day assembly was “more unified” than the 2004 gathering. He credits cooperation between church leaders as having had a positive impact. full story
| General Conference: cautious, optimistic hope for future
| General Conference: cautious, optimistic hope for future |
May 6, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0847}
An e-Review Commentary
By the Rev. Jorge Acevedo
The Rev. Jorge Acevedo, co-leader of the Florida Conference delegation to the 2008 General Conference, reflects on the condition of the United Methodist family and says he is “optimistically, yet cautiously hopeful” about the church’s future. full story
| General Conference acts on wide range of issues
| General Conference acts on wide range of issues |
May 8, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0850}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed May 6 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By J. Richard Peck**
FORT WORTH, Texas — For 10 long days 992 United Methodists from around the world met to worship, pray together, celebrate and deliberate over more than 1,500 petitions to change the church’s laws and resolutions during the 2008 General Conference April 23-May 2. full story
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