Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific (US, Canada)

Presented by UMKR and MFSA:

Groundbreaking legislation for Palestine...historic changes in the UMC... What was accomplished? What does it mean for our church and the world? And what comes next?

This year, the world saw the first decision by a Christian denomination to divest from the bonds of the State of Israel. That landmark action was one of a half dozen prophetic resolutions supporting the Palestinian struggle, all adopted by the United Methodist Church's General Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina in May. Indeed, Palestine seemed to become a theme at the international gathering, including two public actions covered by the media, and several statements and prayers from the main stage.

But the biggest global news story from GC 2024 was unquestionably the remarkable changes in church law regarding our LGBTQ siblings, including the reversal of decades-long policies on same-gender marriage, the ordination of LGBTQ clergy, and more.

Join UMKR and MFSA to hear from leading justice advocates about what was accomplished at this unforgettable General Conference, what impact these decisions can have in the church and in the world, and what comes next for our movements.