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of The United Methodist Church

 
 

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        • Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño's Sermon (video)
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        • Church supports justice for migrants
        • Church tackles difficult subject of abortion
        • Commentary: Deliberating under the influence (of too little sleep) at GC 2008
        • Delegates reject petitions aimed at ineffective clergy
        • Same-sex couple says ‘I do’ outside church assembly
        • United Methodist Social Creed celebrated
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