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• Wrestling with budget after GC2020 postponed27 March 2020, 3:11 pm
  Finance leaders decided they had no choice but to maintain the 2016 General Conference’s budget actions. But they also recognize the financial challenges caused by COVID-19.
  
• Podcasts give churches ‘germ-free’ way to minister27 March 2020, 11:56 am
  Podcasts have grown in popularity for years, and some United Methodists find them an ideal way to minister when meeting in person isn’t an option.
  
• Weddings, funerals altered by virus restrictions26 March 2020, 10:17 am
  United Methodist funerals, memorial services, weddings are getting postponed or downsized in emergency period.
  
• Helping children during the COVID-19 crisis25 March 2020, 9:52 am
  Sheltering in place is confusing for children accustomed to daily contact with friends and teachers. Church leaders offer advice on how to help them cope.
  
• Possible steps after General Conference delay24 March 2020, 1:22 pm
  A global pandemic has postponed General Conference, but the former Judicial Council president argues there is still work that cannot wait a year.
  
• No travel? Not a problem for mission board24 March 2020, 12:54 pm
  Across time zones, directors of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries made a virtual trip to Atlanta for their spring meeting.
  
• Zimbabwe church keeps diaspora connected24 March 2020, 9:23 am
  The Zimbabwe Episcopal Area has planted churches in Australia, Scotland, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and the United Arab Emirates.
  
• BMCR focuses on separation plans, leadership views23 March 2020, 11:56 am
  The African American caucus of The United Methodist Church endorsed the protocol plan for amicable separation of the denomination.
  
• Updated: Looking at new General Conference dates21 March 2020, 1:52 pm
  General Conference organizers met in closed session to explore when they could reschedule the lawmaking assembly after the coronavirus-compelled delay.
  
• In GC2020 delay, leaders see needed pause20 March 2020, 12:11 pm
  General Conference delegates and bishops see the postponement as necessary. Responding to COVID-19 pandemic now takes priority.