Leadership Gathering Media
Catch up on the latest from the Leadership Gathering
Follow the conversation from the 2026 Council of Bishops Leadership Gathering in Calgary, Alberta. This page brings together recorded plenary sessions from each day of the gathering, giving United Methodists an opportunity to hear directly from bishops and leaders as they reflect, listen and imagine what the church might become. The gathering is focused on gathering hope, vision and imagination for the future of The United Methodist Church. Each day’s media will also include a wrap-up article from United Methodist News Service highlighting key moments, themes and insights from the day’s discussions.
This special episode unpacks The UMC’s Leadership Gathering and how it allowed participants to imagine the possibilities for the future of the denomination.
Watch the closing plenary session for the United Methodist Leadership Gathering. Each panelist lifts up one final challenge to the participants gathered in Calgary and all United Methodists who have been following the gathering remotely.
After long hours of small-group discussion, Leadership Gathering participants revealed their recommendations for The United Methodist Church yet to be.
You can find full summaries of the each full day's discussions from the Leadership Gathering held in Calgary on October 20-24, 2026.
Plenary Sessions
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