The 2024 General Conference made provisions for clergy who had been removed or forced out because of their sexual identity or because they presided at a same-sex marriage or union ceremony to be reinstated. Learn about how this happened, how it works and the three clergy reinstated by annual conferences in 2024.
United Methodist News has compiled a list of all the legislation that this year’s historic General Conference moved forward. The chart includes brief summaries as well as when the legislation takes effect.
The 2024 General Conference removed the description of one chargeable offense against clergy and removed a second chargeable offense against clergy entirely.
Citing actions taken by the recent General Conference, the Côte d’Ivoire Conference has voted to leave The United Methodist Church. But the conference has not left yet and is still working on next steps.
