In just over a week, 864 delegates from around the world are gathering in Portland, Oregon, for the quadrennial legislative meeting of the United Methodist Church. If you are interested in being involved and informed about the proceedings, an article from United Methodist Insight has some great suggestions. Here are their suggestions.
Pray
- The Upper Room has created a resource called “60 Days of Prayer” specifically for this purpose.
- Know and pray for the delegates. A full list of delegates can be found here.
- Organize groups for prayer.
Keep up with What is Going On
- Use this link to find out what is happening at General Conference and watch the live stream of the proceedings. The Conference schedule may be found here.
- Track legislation here.
Connect via Social Media
- Download the General Conference App. Google Play | iTunes
- General Conference Facebook Page
- Twitter Handle: @UMCGC
- Instagram: umcgc
- Official Hashtag: #UMCGC