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GC2012: Worship and Special Events Schedule

The opening worship of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference held in Tampa, Fla. brings together worshipers from around the globe. A UMNS Photo by John C. Goodwin.
The opening worship of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference held in Tampa, Fla. brings together worshipers from around the globe. A UMNS Photo by John C. Goodwin.

Tuesday, April 24
4:00 p.m.

Opening Worship and Holy Communion
Preacher: Bishop Larry Goodpaster

Wednesday, April 25
8:30 p.m.

Evening Worship
Preacher: Bishop James King

Thursday, April 26
8:30 p.m.

Evening Worship
Preacher: Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata

Friday, April 27
8:30 p.m.

Evening Worship & Act of Repentance
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. George E. Tinker

Sunday, April 29
7:30 p.m.

Sunday Celebration and Challenge

Monday, April 30
8:30 p.m.

Evening Worship
Preacher: Bishop David Kekumba Yemba

Tuesday, May 1
8:30 p.m.

Evening Worship
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit (WCC)

Wednesday, May 2
8:30 p.m.

Evening Worship
Preacher: Bishop Jane Allen Middleton

Thursday, May 3
8:30 p.m.

Evening Worship
Preacher: Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey

Friday, May 4
5 p.m. (or end of business)

Closing Worship & Final Adjournment
Preacher: Bishop Rosemarie Wenner

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