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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
General Conference of Elders poster 2020

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...
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.

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...

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.

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

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.

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.
Screenshots of some of the participants in Sunday's seminar: Lisa Fenchel, Carol Szymkowiak and Barbara Welch.

Update from the President: May 7, 2020

United News
Victor Kubik
2020-05-08
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik summarizes the recent GCE and ballot results, as well as the online women's seminar for elders' wives held on Sunday night. He then discusses plans for reopening Church services and the work...
GCE Concludes This past week began with the annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders, which was conducted online on Sunday, May 3. This was followed by the Council of Elders meetings on Monday and Tuesday, May 4-5. A summary...
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.

Sabbath Webcast: Cincinnati Area and GCE - May 2, 2020

Sabbath Services
by United Church of God
2020-05-02
United Church of God Sabbath services: Cincinnati East, Ohio AM and PM and Cincinnati North, Ohio congregations and General Conference of Elders — May 2, 2020 at 2:30 PM EDT.

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...

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...

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...
Mark Welch delivers his address during the annual meeting of the GCE. Presentations were webcast around the world from the home office.

General Conference of Elders Annual Meeting

United News
Ariana Del Signore
2020-07-06
The 2020 General Conference of Elders was held via webcast from the home office in Cincinnati on Sunday, May 4.
GCE Meeting Report After greeting those listening online and making some opening comments, Council Secretary Frank Dunkle introduced Council Chairman Dr. Donald Ward. Dr. Ward’s prerecorded address covered the Church’s raison d’être...
Bill Bradford gives the keynote address at the GCE.

2019 General Conference of Elders

United News
Ariana Del Signore
2019-07-08
The GCE took place May 3-6, 2019. This report covers the seminars and addresses during the GCE as well as ballot results.
Cincinnati, Ohio—The annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders convened May 3-6. Present at the Conference were 144 elders and 125 wives, with many more who watched or listened in remotely. The ministry approved the Council’s...

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