Legislative Decisions at 2025 Annual Conference
Read the final actions that Annual Conference members took on legislation during their June 9-11, 2025, gathering.
Read MoreBishop Schwerin Calls Churches to Experiment with Ministry
Bishop Schwerin noted that in these days, churches should experiment with new ministry ideas--even if they end in failure. Resourcing, connectionalism, and upholding the call to love our neighbors are foundational to these efforts.
Read MoreReach Out to Each Other, Bishop Oliveto Says
"When you are willing to take Jesus's hand, all heaven breaks loose," Bishop Karen Oliveto said in her sermon during the Celebration of Ministry Service on June 9.
Read MoreLay and Clergy Honored at Celebration of Ministry
Annual Conference session members and family and friends joyfully supported clergy and lay ministries recognized at the Celebration of Ministry on June 9.
Read MoreConstitutional Amendments Balloting
This June, Annual Conference voting members will consider four constitutional amendments approved by General Conference. These amendments seek to promote equity and inclusion across the denomination by establishing equal regional governance worldwide, explicitly affirming membership eligibility regardless of gender or ability, reinforcing a strong stance against racism and white supremacy, and clarifying clergy voting rights based on education. Together, these changes aim to shape a more just and globally connected United Methodist Church.
Read MoreCCFA Recommends a New Apportionment Formula
The Conference Council on Finance and Administration outlines a proposed new apportionment formula for churches, based on income tiers to promote fairness and simplicity. The formula recommends that churches contribute 8%, 10%, or 12% of their income depending on their income level. Designed to ensure greater equity and reflect churches’ financial capacity, this new approach aims to replace past limitations that led to disparities.
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