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On May 1, 2024, General Conference delegates from around the world voted to adopt 22 pieces of legislation via Consent Calendar A05 with 93% in favor (692-51). The petition for “Building a Fully Inclusive Church” was among the legislation that was passed.
May 4, 2024 · The General Conference voted by overwhelming majorities to remove discriminatory language and bans related to ministry by, with and for “self-avowed practicing” gay and lesbian people from the United Methodist Book of Discipline.
May 3, 2024 · The General Conference of The United Methodist Church is meeting, April 23 through May 3, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. Stay up to date with the latest news, decisions and celebrations from this global gathering.
5 days ago · June 25, 2024. 10:40 AM. Expand. Legislation Passed. West Ohio Conference Bishop Gregory V. Palmer (right) and parliamentarian Maurice S. Henderson view results from a May 3 vote at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. The measure removed prohibitions on clergy performing same-sex weddings in their churches.
This volume represents mostly new and updated legislation submitted during the final legislative window from late spring through September 6, 2023, 230 days prior to the rescheduled General Conference in Charlotte (April 23-May 3, 2024).
Petition 21023 from Brad Berner of Amite City, Louisiana (p. 1355), allows for disaffiliation when congregations are disturbed by the existence of ongoing discernment and any actions taken regarding human sexuality by the 2024 General Conference. It extends the expiration date to the end of 2028.
Mar 7, 2024 · March 7, 2024 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) Key Points: Legislation coming before General Conference deals with matters as varied as the denomination’s international structure, social witness, ecumenical relations and budget.
