General Conference 2019 - Monday, Feb. 25

A visual "Equity Report," that examines how delegates treat each other, takes shape during the February 25, 2019, plenary of the Special Session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church, held in St. Louis, Missouri. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UMNS.

Members of the NYAC delegation ready for another day of debate.

Delegate Gail Boykin-Douglas raises a question during Monday's legislative session.

Delegate Gail Boykin-Douglas raises a question during Monday's legislative session.

Delegate Jorge Lockward raises a question during Monday's legislative session.

Supporters of full inclusion for LGBTQ persons in the life of The United Methodist Church, including some NYAC members, hold a timeline in the observer's area at the 2019 United Methodist General Conference in St. Louis. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

Bishop Bickerton with members of the NYAC delegation.

Bishop Bickerton and a gathering of the NYAC folks here in St. Louis, representing in one way or another.

Delegate Fred Brewington raises a question during Monday's legislative session.

Bishops confer over the issue of whether the legislative committee can refer items to the denomination's Judicial Council for review during the 2019 United Methodist General Conference in St. Louis. Clockwise from lower left are Bishops Thomas Bickerton, John Schol, David Bard, Julius C. Trimble and Cynthia Fierro Harvey. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

NYAC delegates listen and prepare to vote from the floor during the 2019 United Methodist General Conference inside the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis. This photo was taken right before the posting of the 577 to 234 vote during the morning. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS.

Worship vocalists, including Ashley Morgan Kirk, center.