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

Preview of 2020 General Conference

With the 2020 General Conference 13 weeks away, United Methodists visited Nashville last week for a preview of what’s ahead.

47-year-long debate grinds on

Issues before the 2020 General Conference in Minneapolis have a history dating back to the 1972 General Conference in Atlanta. Click here for an interactive timeline.

What’s ahead for GC2020 petitions?

General Conference is now eight months ahead. The deadline for legislation is past and petitions are being translated and prepared for action in May of 2020.

Conferences mull denomination’s future

Many United Methodist conferences meeting across the United States this summer had passionate discussions about the future of the denomination.

Board of Justice responds to GC 2019

The Michigan Conference Board of Justice laments harm to the LGBTQAI community caused by actions of the 2019 General Conference.

Young adults reflect on Traditional Plan

Passage of the Traditional Plan by GC 2019 prompted both joy and grief among young adults present in St. Louis. 

Delegates to vote on Traditional Plan

General Conference delegates spent Monday, February 25, as a legislative committee debating four major plans. The Traditional Plan was the only one to advance for action in Tuesday’s plenary session.

Prepare your congregation for GC2019

Your church can create a listening session about issues going to the 2019 General Conference. A Tool Box is available for your use.

Delegation chairs look toward GC2019

As the crucial meeting looms in February 2019, ‘team captains’ of conference delegations are well aware of church’s hopes, fears.