2026 Will Be a Year of Hope
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
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If you wish to submit late legislation, contact Chair of Daily Proceedings Joanne Ray by email at ACdocuments@umcnic.org for guidance.
The majority of legislation will be addressed during Legislative Sections on Tuesday, June 6.
All members to annual conference are randomly assigned to one of seven legislative sections. Assignments are posted below. Legislation will be split between 7 sections. During legislative sections, members will vote on assigned documents to build the AC consent calendar to be presented the following morning.
Legislative Assignments (Documents and Leadership)
Legislative Section Participants - Listed Alphabetically by Last Name
Legislative Section Participants - Listed by Section Number then by Last Name
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
In her reflection, Rev. Danita R. Anderson celebrates Annual Conference 2025 and recalls her own ordination journey, now over four decades in ministry. She lif…
In her column, Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer reflects on the spirit of unity and collaboration that made the 2025 Annual Conference a meaningful and inspiring gathering. From worship to legi…
In his laity address at the 2025 Annual Conference, Eugene Williams reminded members that while change—both hopeful and difficult—is inevitable, our connection to God and one…