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United Methodists in the U.S. are divided over the future of the church, its teachings regarding human sexuality and other contemporary social issues facing the country. Some type of separation of the denomination over these issues is becoming more likely. The U.S. regional coordinating group heard from a diverse sample of American clergy and laity in the 54 discussions that took place around the country. This was part of study undertaken ahead General Conference 2020/2024 exploring what the future of The UMC might look like. To learn about recent changes to The UMC structure and polity, visit the General Conference 2020/2024 page or our regionalization page.
This report reviews the results of the 54 discussion groups that gathered in the U.S. to discuss the identity, vision, connectionalism and mission of The UMC.
In this brief report, the U.S. coordinating committee reviews the key dynamics and issues confronting The United Methodist Church in the United States.