![Supporters of gun reform join in prayer outside the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville as lawmakers begin a special legislative session focused on public safety following a mass shooting at the Covenant School here in March. Joining the prayer is the Rev. Eric Mayle (second from right) of Calvary United Methodist Church in Nashville. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.](https://admin.resourceumc.org/-/media/umc-media/2024/02/09/17/43/tn-protest-gun-reform-dubose-1920px.png?h=319&iar=0&mh=319&mw=478&w=478&hash=4A5F4D8B589C43E7778DB9C6CD6C84C6)
This report reviews the results of the 54 discussion groups that gathered in the U.S. to discuss the identity, vision, connectionalism and mission of The UMC.
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In this brief report, the U.S. coordinating committee reviews the key dynamics and issues confronting The United Methodist Church in the United States.
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