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• April 27 wrap-up: First revised Social Principles pass, committee work ends
  During the morning plenary, delegates approved a statement expanding defense of human rights as part of the first batch of revised Social Principles to come before the body.
• Stop quarreling and start counting your blessings, United Methodists urged
  Church members should bring more people to Christ, not remove people from the denomination, said Zimbabwe resident Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa during April 27 morning worship.
• Ukrainian delegate glad to be United Methodist
  The Rev. Yulia Starodubets has felt the denomination’s support as she and colleagues do mission work in the midst of war.
• Church broadens defense of human rights
  In the first batch of revised Social Principles approved by General Conference, The United Methodist Church commits to supporting the human rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.