2019 Special Session of the General Conference
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A Special Session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church takes place February 23-26, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. The purpose is to receive and act on a report from the Commission on a Way Forward, authorized to examine paragraphs in The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and to explore options to strengthen church unity. Watch the proceedings via live stream here.
General Conference 2020 will take place May 5-15, 2020, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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GC2019: News Coverage
Stay updated with news coverage and other information about General Conference. View
General Conference 2019: News in many languages
Stay updated with news coverage and other information about General Conference. View
General Conference 2019 as seen in pictures
Follow General Conference through the lenses of award-winning photographers from the United Methodist News Service. Read More
Legislation
2019 General Conference Legislation Tracking
Search for legislation submitted by petition number, keyword or submitter. Once General Conference begins, the information will be updated regarding the actions taken on each piece of legislation. Read More
General Conference 2019: Daily Christian Advocate
The Daily Christian Advocate (DCA) serves as the record of those who have been elected to serve as delegate, the legislation submitted, and the decisions made by the General Conference. Read More
General Conference 2019: Legislation
Nine hundred and eighty-eight delegates from around the world set policy and direction for the church, as well as handle other business. Read More
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Watch GC2019 Live
Follow the action of General Conference via online streaming. Available in English, French and American Sign Language. View
GC2019 Seminary Presentations
Early each day at General Conference 2019 in St. Louis Mo., Candler School of Theology at Emory University hosts speakers and invites seminarians onsite and also online to listen and learn. View
GC2019 Digital Lounge
United Methodist leaders and newsmakers pull up a chair for a casual conversation about what's going on behind the scenes of General Conference. View
Press Releases
Find latest press releases from GC 2019
See updated information from the Press Center for The United Methodist Church. More
United Methodists urged to unite as 2019 General Conference convenes
Council of Bishops President Bishop Kenneth Carter called on United Methodists to make every effort to maintain unity for the sake of God’s mission. Read More
“The Movement Continues” emphasizes our calling
Advertising campaign reminds us that the foundation of The United Methodist Church has always been to make disciples. Read More
Resources & Related Articles
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General Conference is happening. What can I do?
You may feel far removed from the General Conference Special Session, but there are ways to support those doing the work and follow along. More
Can the UMC learn from other denominational divides?
United Methodists might note the experiences of ecumenical partners who have dealt with their own divides over the roles of LGBTQ Christians. Read More
An overview of proposals for General Conference 2019
This downloadable chart provides a side-by-side comparison of the four main plans to be considered by 2019 General Conference delegates. View
