Equal numbers of lay and clergy delegates are selected from each annual conference. Every annual conference is guaranteed one lay and one clergy delegate. Just as the U.S. Congress redistricts … [Read more...]
General Conference app launched
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Mobile device users will be able to access information about The United Methodist Church’s 2012 General Conference through a new, free mobile application from United Methodist Communications. This … [Read more...]
Summary of the legislative process
April 1, 2012 by
Petitions are sent by agencies, conferences, churches, and individuals. The petitions secretary assigns petition numbers. The numbers indicate the legislative committee, the chronological order, and … [Read more...]
Tracking legislation
April 1, 2012 by
Following legislation through the General Conference maze can be a challenge. Issues come before the delegates most often in the form of petitions sent by individuals, groups, annual (regional) … [Read more...]
Bishops’ role at General Conference
April 1, 2012 by
Retired and active bishops attend the conference but do not vote and may not speak in plenary sessions without permission from the assembly. Individual bishops preside over business sessions, normally … [Read more...]
General Conference App Launched
April 1, 2012 by
Mobile device users will be able to access information about The United Methodist Church’s 2012 General Conference through a new, free mobile application from United Methodist Communications. This … [Read more...]
