North Central Jurisdiction will have six bishops

On the last day of the 2024 General Conference, delegates approved a report from the Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy setting the number of bishops for the next quadrennium.

GC delegates pass Revised Social Principles

General Conference delegates approved the final section of the Revised Social Principles, removing the “incompatibility” phrase, which has been a source of harmful language to LGBTQ persons since its adoption… Continue Reading GC delegates pass Revised Social Principles

A new day in the UMC

In a historic vote on Wednesday, May 1, General Conference delegates voted to eliminate the 40-year ban on the ordination of “self-avowed practicing” gay clergy.

UMs affirm worldwide regionalization

On Tuesday, General Conference delegates approved the final three proposals for worldwide regionalization, legislation that hopes to give The United Methodist Church’s geographic regions equal standing in decision-making.

Historic change is in the air

Heading into the second week of General Conference, Michigan Conference delegates are experiencing a positive mood, respectful dialogue, and a curiosity for what the future holds.

UMC to consider greater inclusion

General Conference delegates prepare to discuss legislative proposals that would remove language from the Book of Discipline that excludes LGBTQ people from full participation in the church.

UMC to vote on Revised Social Principles

The proposed Revised Social Principles coming before General Conference delegates later this month hope to make the denomination’s social teachings more globally relevant.

U.S. delegates name GC goals

A group of U.S. delegates, including several from the Michigan Conference, has released a statement on three legislative proposals they will endorse at General Conference.

A beginner’s guide to General Conference

Need a primer on The United Methodist Church’s big meeting, scheduled for April 23 – May 3, 2024? United Methodist News has created answers to frequently asked questions.

NCJ votes to form new episcopal areas

Delegates of the North Central Jurisdiction recently met online in a Special Session and approved the creation of two new episcopal areas.