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General Church
Passing regionalization legislation at General Conference is only a first step toward fulfilling what regionalization can be for The United Methodist Church. Putting into place what is passed, and completing the promise of a Global Book of Discipline, will engage United Methodists in deliberation, organization, and the development of new legislation during the quadrennia to come. Graphic by Laurens Glass, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC: Regionalization, Pt. 5 - The Future
If passed, the regionalization legislation proposed by the Standing Commission only begins the process of strengthening worldwide United Methodist connections while maximizing regional flexibility and effectiveness in mission. Worldwide collaboration and consultation will continue in the years to come.
Mission and Ministry
The Rev. Aquilas Soronaka and Deacon Cynthia Priscillia Soronaka sing “The Voice of the Lord Calls Me.” The couple’s ordination marked an historic moment for The United Methodist Church in the Central African Republic. Photo by Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UM News.

New leadership strengthens mission initiative
Couple’s ordination marks historic moment for The United Methodist Church in the Central African Republic.
Bishops
Children from the Congo lead the recession of bishops from the Memorial du Centenaire Cathedral in Lubumbashi, Congo, following the opening worship service for the Africa Colleges of Bishops retreat that took place Sept. 2-7. Over 3,000 people attended the service where Council of Bishops president Thomas J Bickerton preached about the power of love in troubling times. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah, UM News.

African bishops tackle regionalization
Conversations at a recent gathering of episcopal leaders in Africa focused on regionalization, possible new episcopal areas and the definition of Christian marriage.
Central Conferences
The Rev. Lloyd T. Nyarota, newly elected general coordinator of the United Methodist Africa Forum, describes how regionalization would help achieve unity in The United Methodist Church. The forum held its first meeting April 21-22 in Johannesburg, South Africa, where it elected officers, including Nyarota, who is with the Zimbabwe East Conference. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah, UM News.

New caucus supports African bishops, regionalization
United Methodist Africa Forum holds inaugural meeting, elects leadership and addresses key issues.

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