Methodist conference goes online
A thousand United Methodists from around the world will arrive in Texas this week to set priorities at the denomination's General Conference.
Before Donna Burkhart joins them, she'll present a program in Erie about the event, at which representatives will vote on legislation for the 11-million member church.
Burkhart, of Millcreek, is a reserve delegate to the conference, which other members of the church can follow online this year. Live video and audio streaming will allow people to keep up with the proceedings that start Wednesday and go through May 2, officials said.
One online option, called legislation tracking, allows visitors to the conference's Web site to search for, read and follow the status of proposals.
Individuals, churches and regional conferences can propose changes to church law and positions on social justice issues. This year, the delegates, who include clergy and laypeople, have more than 1,500 pieces of proposed legislation to consider.
Among the familiar hot-button issues this year are homosexuality and abortion.
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Before Donna Burkhart joins them, she'll present a program in Erie about the event, at which representatives will vote on legislation for the 11-million member church.
Burkhart, of Millcreek, is a reserve delegate to the conference, which other members of the church can follow online this year. Live video and audio streaming will allow people to keep up with the proceedings that start Wednesday and go through May 2, officials said.
One online option, called legislation tracking, allows visitors to the conference's Web site to search for, read and follow the status of proposals.
Individuals, churches and regional conferences can propose changes to church law and positions on social justice issues. This year, the delegates, who include clergy and laypeople, have more than 1,500 pieces of proposed legislation to consider.
Among the familiar hot-button issues this year are homosexuality and abortion.
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