Shalom to you, God's beloved.
General Conference starts today.
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church is meeting, April 23 through May 3, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. General Conference typically gathers every four years. But because of the COVID pandemic, the assembly could not meet in 2020. That means the last regular session was in May 2016 — nearly eight years ago.
I think some of us may have a question, "What is the General Conference? Why does this matter to us?" I will do my best to keep you informed daily about what's happening and to explain its ramifications.
First of all, General Conference is the denomination’s highest legislative body. It has the authority to make revisions to the denomination’s Book of Discipline and Book of Resolutions.
The Book of Discipline is the denomination’s governing document that contains its doctrine, constitution, church law, rules of organization and procedures. The Book of Resolutions contains the denomination’s positions on current social issues. Resolutions expire after eight years unless General Conference readopts them.
Concerning the role of the General Conference, I would like to share with you a couple of resources:
Also, you may follow the General Conference via its official site and the latest news at this link.
Lastly, I exhort us to pray together - for GC and our delegates as they make decisions on behalf of the UMC. I also pray for your wisdom and strength in this turbulent time. Please pray for Joyce and me as we walk along with you.
Stay well and strong in God's grace.
In Christ,
Pastor Victor
Pastor Victor
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