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Delegates to the United Methodist Church's 2004 General Conference consider legislation from their seats in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. A UMNS photo by John C. Goodwin.

General Conference 2008: Business

Follow the legislation process from submitted petition to committee recommendation to the delegate's action on the recommendation of the committee.
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Legislative Matters

Learn more about the business of General Conference. 

General Conference Issues

Important issues to be addressed by the General Conference. View all.

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For Delegates

Resources to help delegates carry out their duties at General Conference. View all.

For Journalists

Resources to help journalists and communicators interpret General Conference. View all.

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