Tag: regionalization
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.
Regionalization passes overwhelmingly
The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has announced that the four constitutional amendments, including the amendment focused on regionalization, have been ratified and certified, with over 90%… Continue Reading Regionalization passes overwhelmingly
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
Every single vote matters
At the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference, lay and clergy members will vote on several UMC constitutional amendments that seek to move the denomination toward greater equity.
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.
Witnessing the dawn of a new day
As a monitor for the General Commission on Religion and Race at General Conference, Rev. Jerry DeVine examines the historic event and wonders how the UMC will live into connectionalism… Continue Reading Witnessing the dawn of a new day
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.
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.
Meet our GC delegates, part 4
This week, we meet the last four General Conference delegates as they prepare for the big denominational gathering in Charlotte.