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.

The added expense of planning another General Conference within the same four-year period would reduce funds “allocated to other areas/functions of the general Church, with reductions in some …

May 23, 2023 · General Instructions Disciplinary and Resolution petitions must address material contained in The Book of Discipline 2016, The Book of Resolutions 2016, including any errata or …

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 and the …

During General Conference 2019, United Methodist delegates from around the world worshiped together, discussed complex issues and passed legislation regarding same-sex marriage and the …

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

The United Methodist Church was created on April 23, 1968, when the Evangelical United Brethren Church and The Methodist Church merged at General Conference in Dallas, Texas. A timeline of …

General Conference is the top policy-making body of The United Methodist Church which meets once every four years.

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.