General Conference 2012
General Conference (April 24 through May 4 in Tampa, Florida) is the top policymaking body of The United Methodist Church. The conference revises The Book of Discipline (book of church law) and Social Principles and adopts resolutions on current moral, social, public policy and economic issues. It also approves plans and budgets for churchwide programs for the next four years. 2012 will be a historic year for United Methodist Women.
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Proposed Restructure of United Methodist Women
Caring for God's Creation
Criminalization of Communities of Color in the United States
Seeking Peace in Afghanistan
Speaking Out for Compassion and Against Hate
Rationale: Legislation Regarding the Office of Deaconess & Home Missioner
Leadership Bios
Connectional Table Legislation
General Board of Church & Society Petitions
General Board of Discipleship Legislation
General Council on Finance and Administration Petitions
General Commission on the Status and Role of Women Legislation
Action Plan Guide
Critical Questions for Delegates
Gender Analysis Tool
Legislation Tracking Form
Visitor’s Guide
The Widow's Persistence Eroded Injustice: Ministry WITH Bible Study
More General Conference Websites
- The United Methodist Church
- United Methodist General Conference 2012 on Facebook
- General Commission on the Status and Role of Women
- General Commission on Religion and Race
- General Board of Church & Society
- General Board of Higher Education & Ministry
- Love Your Neighhor






