Learn about our legislation proposals for the 2020 General Conference (in 2024), aimed at granting regions the flexibility to act more effectively in their mission to reach people for Christ.
The newly released Supplemental ADCA (Vol. 3) contains the new, valid petitions and reports for the upcoming General Conference as well as the Delegate Handbook and delegate list. Translations are available in Français, Kiswahili and Português.
The proposal for a U.S. Regional Conference provides a forum for discussion and action on legal, administrative and financial matters pertaining only to the church in the United States. There is also a chart explaining the stages of the legislation and timeframe.
Christmas Covenant Legislation
Statement on Christmas Covenant and CT USRC Legislation
U.S. Regional Conference & Christmas Covenant Comparison Chart
Budget Legislation
CT Financial Reports to General Conference: The proposal for the quadrennial budget includes the values-based budget allocations proposed by the CT for the World Service Fund, the Black College Fund, Africa University, the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund and the Ministerial Education Fund. These are the reports that delegates will consider for adoption at the 2020 General Conference.
US Regional Conference Legislation and Supporting Documents
Below you will find downloadable resources in a variety of languages of The United Methodist Church.
Congolese Kiswahili
East African Kiswahili
English