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2012 Annual Council

Annual Council's final day promotes community, outreach initiatives

Ministry to pastors’ children launched; 2013 marks 150 years

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Oct 18, 2012

Training helps delegates drill down leadership principles

Creative skits are highlight of LEAD Conference

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Oct 18, 2012

Church’s view on gays, lesbians adjusted to emphasize ‘compassion’

Official statements updated, modified to reaffirm biblical stance

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Oct 17, 2012

After debate, Annual Council votes statement on church polity

Measure responds to ‘Recent Union Actions on Ministerial Ordination’

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Oct 16, 2012

2012 Annual Council

Annual Council is the annual meeting of the world denomination's full Executive Committee. It is typically held the second weekend of October and reviews policy items.