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I spent the whole day in General Administration during Day 3. The major concerns about the restructuring were ensuring members of the ministry areas (presently known as Agencies and Commissions) have a place at the table, voice and vote for … Continue reading →

The Rev. Ellen Alston, Head of the Louisiana Conference delegation to General Conference 2012, has been voted to Chair the legislative committee for Superintendency. This is a prestigious honor and great responsibility that very few delegates receive, and we are … Continue reading →

Here is the latest update on the Call to Action legislation from the IOT. Work on the restructuring debate will begin in the General Administration legislative committee starting Thursday: http://www.gc2012conversations.com/2012/04/23/breaking-reorganization-update/

Over the next two days, our Louisiana Conference delegation will finally be gathering in Tampa. We ask every lay and clergy member of Louisiana United Methodism to begin praying for us–for strength, for holiness of mind, heart, and soul, and … Continue reading →

Here is the link for the General Conference 2012 app: http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.8008845/k.3187/General_Conference_Mobile_App.htm The General Conference 2012 app brings the April 24-May 4 event in Tampa, Florida, to your mobile device. Features live streaming of conference sessions and worship; news stories, photos … Continue reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2012 The General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegation of the Louisiana Annual Conference recently endorsed a document from the Council of Bishops titled, “For the Sake of a New World, We See a New Church:  A … Continue reading →

Here are the endorsements from Annual Conferences and caucus groups so far in the South Central Jurisdiction: Central Texas—Mike McKee Texas—Chap Temple Missouri—Robert D. Farr Louisiana—Fred Wideman OIMC—David Wilson Kansas West—Cheryl Jefferson Bell North Texas—Gary Mueller Rio Grande—Eradio Valverde, Jr. … Continue reading →

The following members of the Louisiana Delegation are headed this weekend to Oklahoma City (which will be the site of the Jurisdictional Conference next July) to gather with other delegations from across the South Central Jurisdiction: Fred Wideman Pete Aguila … Continue reading →

From the head of our Louisiana Delegation, Rev. Ellen Alston: In true Louisiana fashion, we are making our mark in unique and distinctive ways!  Consider this a “second line” parade of passion and purpose for the mission of Jesus Christ … Continue reading →