General Conference 2019: Saturday, Feb. 23

NYAC delegate Jorge Lockward, right, gets a hug from another delegate.

Bishop Jane Allen Middleton anoints a delegate on the day of prayer. UMNS photo

Delegates join in a public witness to support the LGBTQI community after prayers were offered following the lunch break.

Delegates join in a public witness to support the LGBTQI community after prayers were offered following the lunch break.

Delegates join in a public witness to support the LGBTQI community after prayers were offered following the lunch break.

Delegates join in a public witness to support the LGBTQI community after prayers were offered following the lunch break.

Rev. Martha Vink anoints her fellow delegate Rev. Alex da Silva Souto before the conference begins.

Rev. Martha Vink anoints her fellow delegate Dorothee Benz before the conference begins.

Rev. Martha Vink anoints her fellow delegate, Rev. Sheila Beckford, before the conference begins.

Delegation breakfast meeting

NYAC delegation settles into their assigned tables.

14 members of the delegation gather for breakfast on the opening day.

Worship band and singers, led by Raymond Trapp (with raised hand in front row) of Vandeveer Park UMC.

Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton stands in prayer with the other bishops at GC2019. UMNS photo

Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton stands in prayer with the other bishops at GC2019. UMNS photo

Worship team vocalists

Worship team vocalists

Worship team vocalists: Raymond Trapp and Dorlimar Malave Lebron, third and fourth from left.

Worship team vocalist

View of the plenary floor from the press box in The Dome, former home to the St. Louis Rams.

Saturday morning altar designed by Stephanie Parsons and Linda Mellor of New Paltz UMC