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Methodist Church Affirms Its Unity
[From South Georgia Conference -- The Link]

On Friday, May 7, the General Conference overwhelmingly (95%)
approved a resolution expressing our intention to remain in Christian fellowship with one another even through difficult and painful decisions.

The full text of the resolution is below:

As United Methodists we remain in covenant with one another, even in the midst of disagreement, and reaffirm our commitment to work together for our common mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ throughout the world.

This action was in response to inaccurate and misleading news stories reporting a planned split within the United Methodist Church. While there were some informal and unofficial conversations earlier this week, neither the idea of separation nor a plan for separation had been presented on the floor of General Conference or considered in a legislative committee. We
remind you that only The General Conference can speak for the United Methodist Church.

For a detailed article, to download the Unity Resolution or to read the verbatim transcript of Unity Resolution, visit
http://www.sgaumc.com/General%20Conference/Day%2010article%205.htm. (Copy and paste into your browser)