Tag: 2024 General Conference
UMC ratifies all four amendments
By a significant majority, annual conference members worldwide ratified four constitutional amendments as the church shifts toward greater equality and inclusion.
Voters prepare to ratify amendments
This article summarizes three of the four proposed UMC constitutional amendments that eligible voting members will vote to ratify at the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference.
We can do this!
In this op-ed, Rev. Kevin Smalls says voting yes on Ballot #3 will make necessary changes to the United Methodist Constitution and strengthen the church’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist church.
The case for regionalization
Eligible voting members at the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference will vote on several amendments to the United Methodist Constitution, including a package of legislation focused on worldwide regionalization.
Let’s build the church of the future
In this op-ed, Rev. Elizabeth Hurd believes the proposed constitutional amendment package on regionalization (Ballot #1) allows us to be proactive about our future and recommends eligible voting members to… Continue Reading Let’s build the church of the future
Grateful to God, looking forward
Rev. Paul Perez, co-chair of the Michigan Conference delegation to General Conference, reviews and reflects upon the many changes 2024 brought to The United Methodist Church.
Conferencing as a means of grace
In this conferencing season, says Bishop David Bard, may we strive to become conduits of God’s grace for one another.
‘Start a love train’
At General Conference, Sherry Parker-Lewis witnessed an air of grace, anticipation, and hope as The United Methodist Church moved toward unity of purpose.
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.
5 ways to stay engaged during GC
General Conference has begun, and here are some ways to keep tabs on all the happenings during this historic church event.