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Denomination's proposed restructure headed to GC
Concerns expressed as General Conference 2012 to consider plan to consolidate general agencies into new mission, ministry center.

New interactive database eases workload
Thanks to United Methodist support of the General Administration Fund, Ezra provides real-time answers for annual conferences.

Top court rules on Philippine actions
Judicial Council upholds the validity of decisions made by interim bishop in Manila Area.

Top court rules structural connections must be maintained
Judicial Council warns annual conferences about making structure changes without connectional relationships.

Do You Know Where Your Church Records Are?
Helpful hints on how to protect historical documents in your congregation.

Asking History Different Questions
Methodist missionary research request leads to surprises.

Judicial Council hears delegate election issue
Top Court hears delegate election issue.

Top court doesn't have to review its decisions
"We cannot make a determination about … legislative language on which the 2008 Discipline is silent,” says Judicial Council.

No Same-Sex Marriages, says Council
Judicial Council rules NY policy is unconstitutional.

Church court takes up membership, marriage
Judicial Council will take a second look at Judicial Council Decision 1032 in its April meeting.

Church court clarifies voting eligibility
Top Court sets new categories for electors for the 2012 General Conference.

GAF: Court hears delegate election issue
Top Court hears delegate election issue.

GAF: Call to Action Report and History - Feb. 2011
GCAH hopes to remain separate and apart from other agencies.

GAF: Preserving History Today - Jan. 2011
Our history is more than just the church building, it's the members as well.

GAF: Court upholds pastor’s right to accept members - Dec. 2010
Highest court sides with pastor on sexual issues.

GAF: Court acts on delegate, clergy issues - Nov. 2010
Highest court determines General Conference delegates and clergy rights.

GAF: Call to Action report: Reform church in U.S. - Nov. 2010
Study group makes recommendations about the future of the denomination.

GAF: A&H's meeting in Budapest a success - Oct. 2010
Archives and History meet in Budapest, Hungary for historic meeting.

GAF: Top court takes up membership issues - Sept. 2010
Judicial Council revisits decision concerning gay man joining a UM congregation.

GAF: Court backs clergy dismissal over affair - Aug. 2010
Judicial Council upholds dismissal of a SC clergyman in affair scandal.

GAF: Council settles Philippines’ dispute - Aug. 2010
Judicial Council affirms the decision of Bishop Daniel C. Arichea Jr. in the matter of clergy appointments.

GAF: Group defers gay issue to 2012 - July 2010
The debate over the role of gays and lesbians in the church continues. The Committee to Study the Worldwide Nature of The United Methodist Church agreed to let General Conference settle the debate in 2012.

GAF: Church addresses abuses in Philippines - July 2010
The Connectional Table names a six-person delegation to visit a White House official to express concern over violations of human rights in the Philippines.

GAF: Discovery of EUB Union Worship Service - June 2010
Population shifts, membership declines and economic changes have led to the reorganization UMC.

GAF: Judicial Council to look at new church structures - June 2010
Population shifts, membership declines and economic changes have led to the reorganization UMC.

GAF: Top court rules on bishops’ authority - May 2010

GAF - GCFA welcomes first Latino President of UMC Foundation - March 2010

GAF - Members of GCFA Staff Travels to Africa - March 2010

GAF: General Conference Reflection - Jan. '08
Retired Bishop Judith Craig shares reflections on the upcoming General Conference which is made possible through the General Administration Fund.

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