There are loud cries heard in the camps...
The TP plan passed by some 50 votes. The Chair called recess. On the floor a circle of 150 or so delegates led a response and song ("This is my story, this is my song...") pledging to continue the fight and such. They were answered by hundreds in the stands.
There is anger, sadness, weariness on almost everyone's part. However, a circle of delegates, who appear to be from the Central Conferences (including Africa) have formed a different circle and are clapping and singing and chanting. This is a really ugly moment, and I have a hard time finding much of the Holy Spirit in the room at all.
The amblings, opinions and experiences of a workaday, garden-variety pastor that, I hope, will give insight into the world of scripture and the life of faith. The first posts below related to the 2019 special session of the United Methodist General Conference (2/23 - 2/26); newer posts comprise sermons, sermon notes, thoughts-at-large, reflections. Thanks for reading, and feel free to comment.
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