General Conference Charlotte

On Sunday, April 28, the General Conference paused for a Sabbath day of rest. Numerous United Methodist bishops, missionaries, and denominational leaders joined local churches across the Western North Carolina Conference for worship. Read some of their stories.

We are honored to have bishops, missionaries, and denominational leaders preaching in churches across western North Carolina this morning. If you are looking for a place to worship this morning, might we encourage you to visit one of these churches and hear the Good News from a new voice in a new way.

Church broadens defense of human rights, Connectional Table becomes more global, Bishop: Stop quarreling, count your blessings, More than voting is happening at General Conference

Connectional Table shares hope, Update on credentialing delegates

The latest edition of WNCC E-News published on April 24, 2024.

The second day of General Conference shifted from the celebratory opening worship to getting down to the business of the church, as delegates began working in their legislative committees and electing their chairs.

Find out what happened during the third day of General Conference

Council of Bishops President Thomas J. Bickerton opened the postponed 2020 United Methodist General Conference on April 23 with a bold question: “Do you want to be in this room?”

The long-delayed 2020 General Conference began April 23 with another slight delay, this time by the fire marshal. During an inspection before opening worship, it was determined there was a lack of sufficient fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and emergency exit signage in the plenary hall of the Charlotte Convention Center.

Watch the Episcopal Address from the postponed 2020 General Conference. Speaker: Bishop L. Jonathan Holston