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.

Disaffiliation, budget top AC business

Clergy and lay members will vote on various business and legislative matters at the 2023 Michigan Annual Conference, including approving the disaffiliation of 60 churches.

Tips for preparing for AC

Laura Witkowski gives honest advice to lay members attending the 2023 Michigan Annual Conference.

Conference takes care of business

“This is what we are here for.” For many members, the heart of the Annual Conference is the raising of the card to vote on the business at hand.

Psalms alive at AC 2021

From June 3 to June 6, 2021, the Virtual Michigan Annual Conference traveled through a strange land toward a new day singing songs of joy, peace, justice, courage, and hope.

Summary of actions on resolutions

Saturday, June 5, was a business day for the 2021 Virtual Michigan Annual Conference. Bishop David Bard and Secretary Joy Barrett helped members get their legislative work done.

The stage is set for AC 2021, coming June 3-6

AC 2021 begins with the Clergy Session and Laity Event on June 3 and ends with a Day of Action against child hunger on June 6. Registration ends May 15.

Take action to create change

The General Board of Church & Society offers a “Creating Change Together” toolkit to help you create engagement and put faith into action.

God’s dream for no gun violence

The prophet Isaiah celebrates God’s vision for peace. The Rev. Glenn Wagner contrasts that with the “seemingly endless cycle of gun violence in the U.S. “

Michigan delegation affirms GC delay

In a meeting on March 13, the Michigan Delegation contemplated the impacts of postponement of the General Conference and offered support for the contextual ministry of the church.