The General Conference of The United Methodist Church met in Cleveland, Ohio, May 2-12, 2000.
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General Conference 2019
A Special Session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church took place February 23-26, 2019 at The Dome in America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Read More
General Conference 2016
The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body met at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, from May 10-20, 2016. Read More
General Conference 2012
The United Methodist Church's top legislative body, gathered at Tampa Convention Center in Florida from April 24–May 4, 2012. Read More
General Conference 2008
United Methodists gathered at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas for the 2008 General Conference, held April 23–May 2. Read More
General Conference 2004
The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body gathered April 27-May 7, 2004, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Nearly 1,000 delegates from around the world set policy and direction for the church. Read More
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