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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.
As the denomination meets in Charlotte, N.C., starting April 23, find the latest stories, commentary, FAQs, resources and more, on the General Conference of The United Methodist Church. Check back regularly for new and updated articles.
Mar 11, 2019 · The General Conference is the only body that approves church policy and speaks officially for the denomination. What was decided by the 2019 Special Called General Conference?
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.
In the United States, legislation adopted by the General Conference goes into effect January 1 of the year following the General Conference, January 1, 2025. This includes: Revised Social Principles; Budget; Deacons and sacraments; Removal of funding restrictions concerning LGBTQ+ ministries and advocacy
May 8, 2023 · The 2026 General Conference would focus on re-establishing connection within the United Methodist Church, lamenting, healing and recasting the mission and vision for the mainline denomination...
May 31, 2023 · The group that plans The United Methodist Church’s big legislative assembly is putting together the final details for holding the long-delayed General Conference next year in Charlotte, North Carolina. The group is as changed as the denomination it serves.
Feb 1, 2024 · Think of the two-week gathering as a combination of a United Nations General Assembly, a U.S. congressional session and a time of rousing Christian worship. The coming General Conference, now scheduled for April 23-May 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina, comes at a particularly momentous time.
Apr 23, 2024 · The Commission on the General Conference announced today that the 2024 United Methodist General Conference will be held April 23 – May 3, 2024, at Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Feb 1, 2024 · General Conference opens and closes with Christian worship. Worship services also open each day’s proceedings, often with bishops preaching. On April 28 — the Sunday of General Conference — delegates and others at the gathering are encouraged to attend services at local United Methodist churches.
