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- When General Conference opened April 23, the lawmaking body of more than 750 United Methodists from around the globe had 1,099 petitions to consider. By the assembly’s closing worship on May 3, the delegates had voted to support more than 500 pieces of legislation — setting a new course for The United Methodist Church.
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At the conclusion of General Conference 2019, many United Methodists are wondering what the decisions made will mean for each of us and our congregations. Let's take a look at what we know, and what is still to be resolved.
Jun 25, 2024 · When General Conference opened April 23, the lawmaking body of more than 750 United Methodists from around the globe had 1,099 petitions to consider. By the assembly’s closing worship on May 3, the delegates had voted to support more than 500 pieces of legislation — setting a new course for The United Methodist Church .
May 15, 2024 · More than 7,600 U.S. churches — a quarter of the denomination’s U.S. churches — have left The United Methodist Church under a disaffiliation policy passed by the 2019 special General Conference.
Mar 11, 2019 · What was decided by the 2019 Special Called General Conference? The General Conference delegates passed by a 438-384 vote the Traditional Plan, which retains restrictions against "self-avowed practicing homosexual" clergy and officiating at or hosting same-sex marriage ceremonies and requires stricter enforcement for violations of church law.
2 days ago · November 1, 2024. UMC Bishops meet to review General Conference decisions, plan for future. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church will meet November 3-8, 2024, at Epworth by the Sea, St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, in the United States, and part of their work will include discussing the future of the ...
May 14, 2024 · On the final day of General Conference, May 3, delegates overwhelmingly approved a budget with a bottom line that will vary by about $20 million. Delegates approved a 2025-2028 budget of $373.4 million if collection rates are at 90 percent or more for the next two years.
General Conference is The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body. It typically meets every four years but was postponed in 2020, so this gathering in 2024 was actually the postponed 2020 General Conference.
