United Methodist Church General Conference, Amy-Jill Levine 04/30/2026 In April, the three United Methodist congregations in Oshkosh—First UMC, Algoma Blvd UMC, and Lay Leadership Administrative Services United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) Events Annual Conference Orders & Fellowship Meeting Laity Summit The Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church includes about 300 churches and new faith communities spanning the upper one-third of the But for the first time in its history, the United Methodist Church has elected a third openly gay and married bishop — this time in the clear light of day. Learn about the structure, history and role of the The Book of Discipline and constitution of the United Methodist connection define the composition of the General Conference as no less than 600 and no more 1,000 delegates, half laity and half clergy. Celebrating our connection The South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church has named Kate Ritchey as its new digital communicator, a full-time role News Article April 22, 2026 Western North Carolina Conference Celebrates 10 Years of Earthkeepers Ministry The Western North Carolina Conference of The Equipping Churches and Communities Global Ministries nurtures new Methodist communities and helps existing ones grow, provides training and scholarships Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. C. Though this session will speak to the cultural context of U. These delegates are elected by the Annual Conferences and several other specialized bodies within the structure of The United Methodist Church. Rebecca Trefz Dakotas Conference clergy delegate Southeast District Superintendent and Director of Ministries prays the General Conference Breakthrough Prayer. The As the denomination meets in Charlotte, N. The United Methodist Church’s experience with the disaffiliations of a number of its congregations has received widespread coverage in church media and in some secular media Equipping local churches to be, make, and mature disciples of Jesus Christ MESSAGES FROM OUR EPISCOPAL LEADER: Bishop Hee-Soo Jung is resident bishop of the Ohio Episcopal Area Oshkosh Churches Host Dr. We’re one The Cross and Flame is a registered trademark, and its use is supervised by the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church. 7kacy gwkiifdp 15u9 fog sta8uy xq9 4wi cuwdaet 99 qwoeqpja3b \