The General Conference is the UMC's highest legislative body, setting policies, approving budgets, and guiding church direction every four years.

UMC Bishops plans to call a special session of the General Conference in 2026 for delegates to strategize and work toward bringing about the next vital expression of United Methodism.

Mar 27, 2024 · The General Conference, comprising delegates worldwide, determines UMC's policies, doctrines, and organizational structure every four years.

Mar 3, 2022 · The Commission on the General Conference announced today that the 2020 General Conference cannot be held in 2022 due to COVID-related and governmental …

2024 General Conference action The 2024 General Conference was asked to consider nearly 30 proposals seeking to extend or amend the provisions of Paragraph 2553, all with the effect of …

May 21, 2025 · United Methodists gathering at their annual conferences worldwide will share at least one common task this year: voting on whether to ratify four sets of constitutional …

Explore the United Methodist Church's historic decision at the General Conference to allow gay marriage and queer clergy, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and social justice.

The United Methodist Church does not have a central headquarters or a single executive leader. Duties are divided among bodies that include the General Conference, the Council of Bishops …

Mar 11, 2019 · The General Conference is the UMC's top policy-making event, where delegates discuss and decide on church laws, policies, and social issues every four years.

Nov 4, 2022 · The United Methodist General Conference will be held April 23 – May 3, 2024, at Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.