Eastern PA Conference delegates to General Conference get into the #BeUMC spirit before the session begins. James Lee photo
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church is underway in Charlotte, North Carolina, from April 23 to May 3. The denomination’s highest legislative body convenes every four years but last met in full session in 2016. The 2020 session was postponed by the Covid pandemic and daunting international travel challenges. So that delayed session is meeting now in 2024.
Members of the Eastern Pennsylvania (EPA) and Greater New Jersey (GNJ) delegations arrived safely and are actively engaged in proceedings, which began with opening worship Tuesday after 2 p.m.
The first week will offer a mix of plenary sessions, to hear reports and special addresses, and legislative committees to discuss and debate proposed resolutions. Each delegate is assigned to serve on a legislative committee. Resolutions that are approved by committees will be further legislated by the full body next week.
Stay Informed: Follow updates and learn more at the main General Conference website.
Live Stream: Watch the plenary sessions live at General Conference Live Stream, available in multiple languages including English, ASL, Spanish, Korean, French, and Portuguese. There will be no sessions conducted on Sunday, April 28, considered a day of sabbath rest.
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Read first-day stories from UM News:
- “April 23 wrap-up: After years of delay, General Conference begins” and
- “Bishop urges ‘spirit of hope’ as General Conference begins”
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Compass is Wespath’s new proposed clergy retirement plan. Read about Wespath’s petitions—what they are and why they matter. Learn much more by visiting this link: https://www.wespath.org/about-wespath/general-conference