Picture Page

1996 United Methodist General Conference

The pictures listed on this page were copied from the United Methodist Reporter Picture Page so that those attending the General Conference. We will update this list throughout the duration of the General Conference.

Photo Captions

April 16-17, 1996

• DENVER -- United Methodists from around the world are gathering April 16-26 at Denver's Colorado Convention Center to deliberate on issues facing the church and to determine policies which govern the church. The General Conference, the church's top legislative body and the only body which can officially speak for the church, meets every four years.
• Warm Western smiles greeted more than 1,000 delegates and some 2,000 staff, visitors and alternates as they arrived in Denver. Colorado United Methodists provided hospitality throughout the convention.
• Bishop Mary Ann Swenson, left, and her husband Jeff Swenson, welcome General Conference delegate Susan Ruach to an episcopal-judicial council reception on opening day.
• Bishops Roy Sano (left) and Woodie White file into the opening worship for the 1996 General Conference at the Colorado Convention Center, April 16, 1996.
• The Tongan Village Dancers perform during a reception on opening day, April 15.
• A United Methodist General Conference delegates waves her green card to signal the chair that she wants to speak at a plenary session.
• On the evening of the first day of General Conference, Bishop Judith Craig became the first woman to present the Episcopal Address. The Laity Address was given on the next day by James W. "Jim" Lane, lay leader of the North Arkansas Conference.
• Francisco de Castro Maria, delegate from Angola, lamented the violation of human rights in Angola and invited prayers and support of the church.
• Delegates get down to business discussing proposed legislation which will affect every United Methodist congregation.
• Strange items appear on the delegates tables as they gather materials and make notes to prepare themselves for the important committee work.

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