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Call to Order, Approval of 2019 Minutes, and Opening Comments

Conference Event
Sunday, May 03, 2020 - 1:00pm to 1:15pm EDT
Webcast, UCG Home Office, Milford, OH, 45150
Presenters: 
Frank Dunkle

The General Conference of Elders 2020 begins.

Agenda items:

  • Call to order
  • Approval of 2019 minutes
  • Opening comments
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Update from General Conference of Elders: Sunday, May 3

United News
United News
2020-05-07
The 2020 General Conference of Elders was held via webcast from the home office in Cincinnati on Sunday. The messages were introduced by Council Secretary Frank Dunkle.
Address from the Chairman Dr. Donald Ward’s was presented virtually. His address covered the Church’s raison d’être, our reason for being. He noted that this is the same as asking, “why were you born?” He also...

Address From the President

Conference Event
Sunday, May 03, 2020 - 1:45pm to 2:15pm EDT
Webcast, UCG Home Office, Milford, OH, 45150
Presenters: 
Victor Kubik

President Victor Kubik addresses the General Conference of Elders.

Video Address From the Chairman

Conference Event
Sunday, May 03, 2020 - 1:15pm to 1:45pm EDT
Webcast Video, UCG Home Office, Milford, OH, 45150
Presenters: 
Donald Ward

Chairman Donald Ward addresses the General Conference of Elders.

Video Address From the Treasurer

Conference Event
Sunday, May 03, 2020 - 3:10pm to 3:30pm EDT
Webcast Video, UCG Home Office, Milford, OH, 45150
Presenters: 
Rick Shabi

Treasurer Rick Shabi addresses the General Conference of Elders.

Address From Ministerial and Member Services

Conference Event
Sunday, May 03, 2020 - 2:15pm to 2:35pm EDT
Webcast, UCG Home Office, Milford, OH, 45150
Presenters: 
Mark Welch

Ministerial and Member Services Operation Manager Mark Welch addresses the General Conference of Elders.

Address From Media and Communications Services

Conference Event
Sunday, May 03, 2020 - 2:50pm to 3:10pm EDT
Webcast, UCG Home Office, Milford, OH, 45150
Presenters: 
Peter Eddington

Media and Communications Services Operation Manager Peter Eddington addresses the General Conference of Elders.

United News May - June 2020 Cover Page

United News: May - June 2020

United News

The May-June 2020 issue of United News contains a front page article about the success of a recent Beyond Today program and an article about how members are coping with the pandemic.

Report on the 2023 General Conference of Elders

Sermon
by Mitchell Knapp
2023-05-13
Omaha, NE
Highlights and news from this year's Conference of Elders held recently in Cincinnati.
Clockwise from top left: Gary Antion, Bob Dick, John Elliott, Sheldon Sitter, Rainer Salomaa and Victor Kubik were among those who presented during the meeting.

2021 Canadian Ministerial Conference Held Virtually

United News
Rainer Salomaa
2021-07-01
Every two years, the ministry and lay members of the Canadian National Conference hold a ministerial conference in June.
This year because of COVID-19 restrictions, the conference was held via Zoom on Sunday, June 6 from noon till about 6 p.m. EDT. We had 31 connections. The technology worked flawlessly, thanks to Paul Wasilkoff and Warren Poffenroth, who...
United News July - August 2020 Cover Page

United News: July - August 2020

United News

Featured on the front page of the July-August 2020 issue of United News, you'll find the results of the recent Beyond Today readers' survey as well as a report from the annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders and subsequent Coun

General Conference of Elders: Meals

All meals are ordered and paid for in advance. There will be no collection of money at the GCE for both meals or hotels. There will be no add-ons for additional meals at the conference unless you can find someone who is canceling. Meals...
July - August 2019

United News: July - August 2019

United News

In this issue of the United News you'll find the report on the General Conference of Elders, ABC graduation and Jorge de Campos' visit to the Portuguese speaking brethren.

General Conference of Elders Benefits Members' Perspectives Why Is the GCE Important

United News
Michael ScheidDebbie Scheid
2004-03-01
When we were asked to write an article sharing members' perspectives on the Annual Meeting of the General Conference of Elders, we realized we hadn't really given it much thought in past years.
When we were asked to write an article sharing members' perspectives on the Annual Meeting of the General Conference of Elders, we realized we hadn't really given it much thought in past years. Of course, we prayed for its...

Ballot Results - General Conference of Elders 2021

United News
Frank Dunkle
2021-05-06
The ballot results from the annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders are as follows:
International representative on the Council of Elders: Paul Wasilkoff U.S. representatives on the Council of Elders: Scott Ashley, Len Martin and Brian Shaw Ballot Item Yes...
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Government Within UCGIA

United News
Gerald Seelig
2001-11-15
An overview of how United's governing documents and leadership positions work together.
What is the purpose for the Constitution and Bylaws of the United Church of God, an International Association? We have the Bible. Isn't that good enough? While it is true the Bible is superior in application to any document UCG...

GCE 11 Report: General Conference Chooses New Council of Elders Members

United News
Gerald Seelig
2011-06-08
The General Conference of Elders balloted and chose new members to serve on the Council of Elders.
There were already two vacant seats on the Council, one of which (the international seat) is terminating this year. The General Conference elected Gary Antion to fill the other vacant seat, which will terminate in June 2013. Along with the...
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Home Office Weekly Update: May 9, 2024

United News
2024-05-09
We have just completed a busy but very rewarding several days that have seen 252 elders and wives convene here for the annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders (GCE).
From the President . . . Greetings brethren around the world. It’s early Thursday afternoon in Cincinnati, and we have just completed a busy but very rewarding several days that have seen 252 elders and wives convene...

The General Conference of Elders: Just Another Meeting, or Meeting Responsibilities

United News
Robin Webber
2003-02-01
Here's a personal note of encouragement to ministers and members alike regarding the upcoming General Conference of Elders meeting. We're all in this together!
Section 7.1 of the Bylaws of the United Church of God, an International Association, simply states: "A general conference meeting shall be held annually at such time and place as the Council may determine, with appropriate notice...

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