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As the denomination meets in Charlotte, N.C., starting April 23, find the latest stories, commentary, FAQs, resources and more, on the General Conference of The United Methodist Church. Check back regularly for new and updated articles.

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston gives the Episcopal Address during the United Methodist General Conference April 24 in Charlotte, N.C. Holston, who leads the South Carolina Conference, encouraged delegates to tune out the noise and focus on God’s work. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

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Bishop Holston: Become ‘who God needs us to be’

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston of the South Carolina Conference delivered the Council of Bishops’ Episcopal Address to kick off Day 2 of The United Methodist Church’s 2020 General Conference.

Panelists take part in a briefing for female delegates from outside the U.S. in preparation for the long-delayed United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. From left are Jenn Ferariza Mendes and the Revs. Anne Detain, Hortencia Lange Bacela and Eva Cosme. The briefing was hosted by United Women in Faith and the United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

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Ensuring women have voice, vote at General Conference

United Methodist agencies appoint monitors to empower female delegates to express themselves freely during deliberations in legislative committees.

The Rev. Amy Shanholtzer of the West Virginia Conference and Tracy Merck of the Western Pennsylvania Conference pray during opening worship at the 2024 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

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April 23 wrap-up: After years of delay, General Conference begins

The long-delayed 2020 General Conference began April 23 with another slight delay, this time by the fire marshal.

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