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General Conference Recap

05.01.24 | News | Prayer

    We invite you to join us in praying for the General Conference of the United Methodist Church meeting April 23-May 3. This conference includes delegates from the worldwide church and meets to consider revisions to church law and to adopt resolutions on current moral, social, public policy, and economic issues. General Conference also approves plans and budgets for churchwide agencies and programs. You can find more info about what this conference will be discussing, including LGBTQ+ issues, by clicking here.

    If you would like to follow along with what's happening at General Conference, you can find updates on the Florida Conference website.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    A FAQ about the recent changes that has more detail about some of the common questions is available at the link below.

    FAQ PDF

    Update from Bishop Tom Berlin

    May 1, 2024 update from opening worship to the passage of legislation impacting our local churches.