MAKING HISTORY: The United Methodist Church General Conference of 2024
Presented by UMKR and MFSA: We made history at the United Methodist General Conference 2024: 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. This webinar was recorded on September 11, 2024
Additional Resources for this Webinar
UMKR
See all of the Palestine-related legislation for General Conference 2024 and resources for each
Exclude Government Debt of Countries Involved in Prolonged Occupations
Addressing Israeli Detention of Children
Protecting the Right to Peacefully Address Injustice
TAKE ACTION:Contact Congress to support legislation that defends Palestinian children and families human rights
General Agencies legislation related to Palestine
Opposition to Israeli Settlements in Palestinian Land
United Nations Resolutions on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
United Methodist Church votes to divest from Israel bonds
Resolution opposes investment in Israeli bonds
Bishops, delegates join rally for Palestine
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
Historic assembly sets United Methodists on new path
Church ends 52-year-old anti-gay stance
"The United Methodist Church’s condemnation of homosexuality — which sparked a half-century of conflict — is now no more."
40-year ban on gay clergy struck down
Revised Social Principles
The Social Principles Adopted in 2024
with a collection of educational and study resources
A Backgrounder on the new Social Principles
Worldwide Regionalization
UMC leaders speak about regionalization
Regionalization legislation in the UMC
Worldwide Regionalization: Moving The UMC into a more equitable era
UMC Bishops To Promote Ratification of Regionalization Legislation