Through her writings and teaching, Gayle C. Felton played a key role in articulating the United Methodist understanding of the sacraments. Read More

The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body will meet at the Oregon Convention Center, the largest convention center in the Pacific Northwest, on May 10-20, 2016. Read More

Getting a handle on the organizational health of a large, worldwide denomination is not easy. But key developments in 2013 indicate vigorous responses to the challenges facing The United Methodist Church. Read More

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The voting members of the General Conference. The total number of delegates to a General Conference must consist of an equal number of clergy and lay delegates. Lay delegates are elected by ballot by the lay members of their respective Annual Conferences. Clergy delegates are elected by ballot by the... Read More

The volume containing the text of all resolutions or pronouncements on issues approved by the General Conference and currently valid. The Book of Resolutions contains not only the resolutions and policy statements passed by the most recent General Conference, but also all such statements still considered to represent the position... Read More

The United Methodist Church's top legislative body will meet at the eco-focused Minneapolis Convention Center. Read More

The secretary of the General Conference, Rev. L. Fitzgerald Reist, released today a list of numbers of delegates by annual conferences. Read More

The Rev. Laura Jaquith Bartlett of Eagle Creek, Ore. has been named worship and music director for the 2016 United Methodist General Conference by the Commission on the General Conference. Read More

She served at every level of the denomination, but her greatest passion was disciple-making at the local church. Read More

The Commission on the General Conference is seeking a worship and music director for The United Methodist Church's 2016 General Conference. The deadline for applying is August 19, 2013. Read More

Who makes decisions for The United Methodist Church if there is no one person in charge? Good question. The only body that can set official policy and speak for the denomination is the General Conference.

The General Conference is an international body of nearly 1,000 delegates that meets every... Read More

2012 General Conference adopts petition to revise to make them "more succinct, theologically founded and globally relevant." Read More

As massacre's 150th anniversary approaches, denomination wants to set record straight on Methodist involvement and work on healing. Read More

The actions of the denomination's top court were felt and debated throughout the connection. Read More

Proponents say changes will help bishops make "missional appointments." Critics worry of potential for abuse. Read More

The Interim Operations Team, in its final report, calls for bigger changes than what came out of the 2012 General Conference. Read More

United Methodists journey from learning to apologies to developing relationships with indigenous people. Read More

The Rev. Alan Morrison takes new role as support services director. Sara Hotchkiss to plan denomination's top lawmaking meeting. Read More

United Methodist Women expects opportunities to expand as organization charts a separate path. Read More

Editor Marvin Cropsey explains the process to prepare the revisions of Discipline and Resolutions. Read More

The United Methodist connection has been abuzz about a letter calling into question whether General Conference really ended clergy job guarantees. Read More

Taking on the role of someone in poverty gives participants in the Circles Initiative a different perspective on how to help. Read More

Rich Peck has seen a lot of history and worn a lot of hats in five decades attending General Conference. Read More

More than 150 participate in May 14 tweetup to chat about GC2012 and where the church goes from here. Read More

Kamana children, ages 9 to 21, brought "O Happy Day" spirit to Florida churches and General Conference worship service. Read More

Worldwide church gathers at General Conference as church sends new people to witness for God throughout the world. Read More

German episcopal leader and new council president always felt welcome in the UMC. Read More

Frustrated by not voting on major restructure legislation, some felt as if GC2012 accomplished nothing. That's not the case. Read More

40,000 pounds of cucumbers help feed hungry. "There is only one reason there are hungry people in the United States &ellipsis; because we tolerate it." View

James Makuac is one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. He knows all too well the hardships faced by his fellow refugees, and paints to tell their story. View

Creative displays allowed delegates and visitors of GC2012 to learn about exciting ministries The United Methodist Church offers. View

Volunteers offered special prayers for the delegates and attendees of GC2012. "As United Methodists, we are people of prayer." View

Delegates to The United Methodist General Conference considered 1,200 petitions as they prayed, praised and protested. Read More

Meet some of the people who represent The United Methodist Church at work in the world - and those who make their missions possible. View

Rear Adm. Tim Ziemer, the U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator, acknowledges that The United Methodist Church has been an important partner in the fight against malaria. View

United Methodists contend with structural and social issues at legislative assembly in Tampa. Read More

General Conference lowers general church apportionments by 6.03 percent, but local churches are unlikely to see differences. Read More

As a sometimes difficult General Conference draws to a close, Bishop Rosemarie Wenner offers a message of hope. Read More

Compromise restructure plan unanimously deemed unconstitutional; two other referrals deferred until fall. Read More

Ruth Daugherty of Eastern Pennsylvania has witnessed some of the historic and defining moments of General Conferences. Read More

Kiesey and Matthews emphasize practice of 'blessing each other, rather than cursing each other.' Read More

After reorganization plan is ruled unconstitutional, delegates work to salvage parts of the structural changes. Read More

After presiding bishop threatened to close GC2012 plenary sessions to visitors, cooler heads prevailed. Read More

A day filled with drama over an unexpected ruling on the church's structure plan ended anticlimactically when delegates adjourned without coming to a decision. Read More

Le vendredi 27 avril, toute l'Eglise Méthodiste Unie réunie à la session quadriennale de la Conférence Générale à Tampa (Floride) a revécu des moments douloureux de son histoire au cours du culte de l'acte de repentance en vue de... Read More

Ecoutez les reportages de la Conférence Générale sur « La voix de l'Espérance », la Radio de l'Eglise Méthodiste Unie Côte d'Ivoire. Read More

Le 1er mai 2012, la Conférence Générale a fait de l'Organisation des Femmes Méthodistes Unies une organisation autonome au sein de l'Eglise Méthodiste Unie par un vote de 889 contre 20, Read More

Les enfants « Kamana » ont fait dansé les délégués de la Conférence Générale 2012 au rythme de la mélodie « O Happy Day .... when Jesus washed my feet away ». Read More

Après plusieurs tentatives pour créer une nouvelle structure, la session de la Conférence générale du 2 mail a approuvé un modeste réajustement de ses 13 agences générales qui servent les 13 millions de Méthodistes... Read More

Dans une vidéo présentée aux délégués de la Conférence Générale le mercredi 24 avril 2012, le Bishop David Yemba a lancé un appel exceptionnel à la formation des leaders imprégné... Read More

"Our kalia ('canoe') has arrived and been welcomed," said the Rev. Sione Veikoso, hailing the passage of a comprehensive plan for Pacific Islander ministry in the United States. Read More

Bishop Middleton leads worship honoring those who have gone before, reminding all of need to leave same legacy. Read More

United Methodist Judicial Council declares change in apportionment by jurisdiction 'unconstitutional.' Read More

A morning of tense debate leads to a demonstration preventing GC2012 delegates from doing their work. Read More

After more than an hour of debate and disagreement, two items stating Christians have different opinions about homosexuality were not approved. Read More

Whatever the storms of life, fellowship of churches means 'you are not alone in the boat.' Read More

Kamana children, ages 9 to 21, bring "O Happy Day" spirit to Florida churches and General Conference worship service. Read More

General Conference prays for victims of the recent bombings that killed many as delegation worries about friends, families. Read More

Final nod awaits budget report from finance agency and decision of the denomination's top court on constitutionality. Read More

Ce jeudi 26 avril 2012 a eu une démonstration de présence active et participative pendant les assises de la 26e session de la conférence générale par les gays et les lesbiennes réclamant leur pleine intégration dans la vie... Read More

Frequently cited as the most important task before this General Conference, delegates say yes to new structure. Read More

Louise Short at 106 "just can't understand all the attention given me" as she receives ovation of General Conference. Read More

United Methodists join 5 African-American denominations in full communion agreement. Read More

Delegates took a break from legislative tedium to eat and sing with Tampa's homeless. Read More

GC2012 overwhelmingly commits church to work with four tribes in regard to reparations, repatriation and research related to Sand Creek. Read More

Delegates vote end to guaranteed jobs for clergy, enter into full communion with Pan-Methodist churches, approve sixth national plan, approve separate agency for women. Read More

Congolese bishop encouraged General Conference delegates as they consider the structure of the church to make certain it is mission focused. Read More

Time to celebrate 'challenges and achievements' of ministry with poor, global health, developing leaders, young people. Read More

Two Africans are top vote-getters during balloting to fill two clergy and two lay spots on United Methodist top court. Read More

Chief executives and other academic leaders named to denomination's accrediting agency. Read More

Fulltime president for Council of Bishops falls short of required two-thirds support because measure comes under constitutional rule. Read More

No plan made it out of committee, supporters of the three major plans still working to accomplish various objectives. Read More

On first day of handling legislation in plenary, delegates act on bishops' proposal, elect officers to Judicial Council. Read More

The 2012 United Methodist General Conference takes time to reflect on injustices inflicted by the church on indigenous peoples. Read More

Some back petitions to divest from companies tied to occupation; others opposed to that strategy look to economic investment. Read More

Bishops Carcaño and Trimble lead rally against the growing business, which provides monetary incentives for states to imprison immigrants. Read More

Choctaw missionary believes 'the power of forgiveness can undo the past damage the church had done to Native people.' Read More

Two North Carolina clergywomen have varied expectations for repentance and healing. Read More

Presidency of Council of Bishops move to Rosemarie Wenner of Germany, the first female president from central conferences. Read More

Bishop Rader recognizes delegates from 24 churches around the world with ties to The United Methodist Church. Read More

About 300 demonstrate in response to treatment of people during some sessions on human sexuality. Read More

Genuine repentance calls for a change in life, says Native leader, and legislative committees scurry to complete work. Read More

Legislative committee seeks plenary session approval of a set-aside bishop as other committees forward recommendations. Read More

With hundreds of thousands of lives saved, The United Methodist Church continues its fight through Imagine No Malaria. Read More

'Doors to kingdom of God are wide open,' bishop reminds delegates in April 25 worship to close intense day of work. Read More

Dreams and hopes offered for The United Methodist Church to live out its true worldwide nature. Read More

Decisions on petitions begin in earnest as presentations and events - in favor and in opposition to legislation - continue. Read More

Bishop Weaver's Episcopal Address tells journey of Congo teens from conflict to river baptism to illustrate a new life in Christ. Read More

3 laity speakers emphasize that 'making disciples of Jesus Christ is a responsibility of all Christians.' Read More

After sessions on two days and discussion of 18 amendments, delegates approve rules as originally presented by rules committee. Read More

Youth issue challenge to young who are a minority in the church's decision making to overcome the barriers of age differences. Read More

Debate on rules follows addresses by bishop, lay persons and young people. Legislative committees organize and delegates participate in holy conferencing. Read More

'This United Methodist Church is so amazingly diverse, and we want to celebrate the many ways God is praised all over the connection.' Read More

'Jesus will show up in Tampa,' says Goodpaster as he emphasizes the mission to 'live out the good news of God's love for all the world.' Read More

Legislation aims to increase responsibility for disciple making. United Methodists ask how bishops can be more accountable too. Read More

At session preceding General Conference, bishops change meeting schedule and role of retired members to respond to Call to Action challenge. Read More

Maskoko Nation member consecrates worship space; Goodpaster tells delegates 'we now gather beside Tampa Bay to clean and mend our nets.' Read More

The people of God need to decide it is time to destroy HIV/AIDS, speakers said during "Lighten the Burden IV," sponsored by the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund. Read More

Evidence and experience point to knowledge gap separating members from the official stands and policies of the church. Read More