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United News: July - August 2024

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Welcome to the July-August 2024 issue of United News!

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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...

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.
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Government Within UCGIA

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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...

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...

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

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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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

General Conference of Elders Benefits The Benefits of the GCE Meetings for Elders' Wives

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Barbara Martin
2004-03-01
Let me begin by saying, I realize many wives are unable to attend the annual UCG Conference of Elders with their husbands for various reasons. But I would like to encourage as many as possible to make an effort at some time to attend these...
Let me begin by saying, I realize many wives are unable to attend the annual UCG Conference of Elders with their husbands for various reasons. But I would like to encourage as many as possible to make an effort at some time to attend...

Council Considers GCE Meetings for 2007 and Beyond

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2007-01-01
Dec. 11, David Register, chairman of the GCE Planning Task Force, presented a schedule and theme proposal for the 2007 annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders.
Dec. 11, David Register, chairman of the GCE Planning Task Force, presented a schedule and theme proposal for the 2007 annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders. Mr. Register briefly reviewed the overall schedule, which is...

Personal From Ministerial and Member Services: May 12, 2022

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Mark Welch
2022-05-12
In this personal from MMS, Mark Welch writes about the upcoming General Conference of Elders meeting and wishes everyone an inspiring Sabbath.
I just wanted to express how much Barbara and I are looking forward to seeing each of the 200+ ministers and wives who will be attending the upcoming meeting of the General Conference of Elders. We wish everyone would have been able to...
Council of Elders Bids Farewell to Two Members

Council of Elders Bids Farewell to Two Members

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Mitchell Moss
2012-06-20
During their quarterly meeting after the General Conference of Elders in May, the Council of Elders bid their official farewells to outgoing, longtime Council members Bill Eddington and Roy Holladay by presenting each with plaques and...
During their quarterly meeting after the General Conference of Elders in May, the Council of Elders bid their official farewells to outgoing, longtime Council members Bill Eddington and Roy Holladay by presenting each with plaques and...

GCE 2008 Plans Reviewed

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2007-09-29
Aug. 7 David Register, chairman of the GCE Planning Task Force, reviewed with the Council of Elders the task force's initial recommendations for next year's conference.
He indicated that the Holiday Inn Eastgate in Cincinnati, Ohio, which has been the site of the last several conferences, is not available in 2008. Meeting coordinator Charles Melear reported that venues in other cities in the general area...
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General Conference of Elders 2013-Edifying the Body Through Spiritual Gifts

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Mitchell Moss
2013-05-20
Elders meet to ballot on strategic plan and budget, attend workshops on the theme of “Edifying the Body Through Spiritual Gifts.”
Cincinnati, Ohio—169 elders and 140 wives gathered at the Holiday Inn Eastgate on May 5 for the annual General Conference of Elders. The theme of the meeting was “Edifying the Body Through Spiritual Gifts,” and in...

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