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What is General Conference?

As the highest legislative body of The United Methodist Church, General Conference holds the power to revise The Book of Discipline and The Book of Resolutions while also initiating amendments to the denomination's constitution. General Conference normally meets once every quadrennium or every four years. The General Conference sets the policies for the work of the Church. The below video offers a helpful overview. 

When is it? 

2020's General Conference was postponed and will be held April 23 - May 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A 12-member delegation (6 clergy, 6 laity) will represent our Baltimore-Washington Conference. 

Total delegates: 862

How can I be best informed?

First, review the Conference Guide.

The General Conference's website will be constantly updated. You can livestream the Conference during session at this link. 

Feel free to also refer to reports and videos out of our United Methodist Church Communications (UMCom). 

Why is General Conference important?

The Church isn't a building; it's a people! United Methodists celebrate a long history of holy conferencing. We are a connectional church, and our mission is to make disciples for the transformation of the world. We do so in united ministry and vision.