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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.
May 3, 2024 · Citing actions taken by the recent General Conference, the Côte d’Ivoire Conference has voted to leave The United Methodist Church. But the conference has not left yet and is still working on next steps.
Feb 1, 2024 · General Conference brings together lay and clergy delegates from four continents whose decisions will affect how millions of United Methodists do church for years to come. 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.
May 3, 2024 · The assembly, originally planned for 2020 in Minneapolis, is now scheduled for April 23-May 3, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Judicial Council, The United Methodist Church’s top court, opened the door for more General Conference delegate elections this year.
Minneapolis is scheduled to host the next General Conference on Aug. 29-Sept. 7, 2021. United Methodists in the Minnesota and Dakotas conferences have been making plans to host General Conference in Minneapolis since 2013.
To help prepare delegates for the postponed 2020 General Conference of The United Methodist Church, a livestreamed orientation and briefing was held on February 29 – March 1, 2024. View the archived videos and resources.
Missed the live stream? Visit our Multimedia page to access complete video recordings of every session from the postponed 2020 General Conference of The United Methodist Church. Dive into the discussions, celebrations, and decisions that shaped this historic event.
What is the General Conference of The United Methodist Church? General Conference sets the rules and establishes procedures for virtually every aspect of the church’s life. It also communicates the denomination’s official position on a variety of issues and cultural challenges.
The Commission on the General Conference aims to decide in the first three months of next year whether The United Methodist Church’s top legislative assembly can go ahead as scheduled Aug. 29-Sept. 6 in Minneapolis.
