Regionalization and Constitutional Amendments
All you need to know about Regionalization and Constitutional Amendments at AC25
VIDEO: UMC bishops and General Conference delegates share about regionalization and the ways the worldwide UMC will benefit from it.
Featured News
Regionalization: Clarification on the constitutional amendment process
In this video, Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright, Secretary of the General Conference, shares clarifications on the constitutional amendment process and transparency efforts by the Commission on the General Conference. Click HERE for the 9-minute video.
FLUMC Pre-Conference Orientation via Zoom
Join Bishop Tom Berlin and other conference leaders as we prepare for the Annual Conference Gathering. The orientation will take place on May 27, 2025 at 6pm via Zoom. No registration required. Click HERE to join.
Laity Space Podcast Episodes
Regionalization in the UMC with Derrick Scott III
Jessica Scott discusses the history of Regionalization with Derrick Scott III, Co-Lay Leader. Derrick shares how more than 100 years of work has brought the church to a vote this year. This is part one of a special conversation. Click HERE to listen.
AC25 and Constitutional Amendments with Molly McEntire
Jessica Scott discusses what to expect for voting at AC 2025 with Molly McEntire, Director of Connectional and Missional Ministry and Lay Head of Delegation. Molly shares about the present-day regionalization amendment and additional amendment ballots. This is part two of a special conversation. Soon to be published.
Laity Space Podcast Episodes
The United Methodist Association of Retired Clergy is offering an online discussion with UMs bishops, clergy and laity from across our worldwide connection on May 5, 2025 at 6pm ET/4pm MT. Register for the Webinar here.
The Western Jurisdiction is providing a webinar on the four proposed constitutional amendments to the UMC Book of Discipline including those related to regionalization on May 19, 2025 at 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT. Register for the Webinar here.
More Resources on Regionalization
Ballot #1 of the Constitutional Amendments
PDF: Infographic on Regionalization: Effective Ministry in Every Culture
UMCOM’s one page infographic on how regionalization allows United Methodists throughout our connection to best serve their unique communities as they share the love of God, make disciples and transform the world.
VIDEO: Regionalization: A theological framework
Dr. David Scott, director of Mission Theology at the General Board of Global Ministries, presents a theological framework for regionalization.
VIDEO: Regionalization: Practical implications for the U.S.
Heather Hahn, UM News' assistant news editor, and the Rev. Taylor W. Burton Edwards, lead of Ask The UMC, share the practical implications for the U.S. region of the UMC
SERIES: Ask The UMC - What is Regionalization?
In this 5-part series, Ask The UMC will explore the ways that regionalization already exists for central conferences and the opportunities it gives them, as well as the implications of enabling a greater degree of regionalization for United Methodists in the United States.
SLIDES: Regionalization Presentation for U.S. Annual Conferences
Developed by UMCOM specifically for United Methodists in the United States, church leaders are invited to copy and customize this slide presentation to help them share regionalization information during meetings and other gatherings. It complements the one-page regionalization resource.
More Resources on Constitutional Amendments
GENERAL INFORMATION
VIDEO: How is the United Methodist Constitution Amended?
Short (less than a minute) informative video by UMCOM.
PDF: Constitutional Amendments - At A Glance
A fact sheet with basic information about the constitutional amendments. Used by permission and adapted from a webpage created by the Northern Illinois Annual Conference.
PDF: Proposed Constitutional Amendments for AC25
The full language of proposed constitutional amendments that were approved by the 2020/2024 General Conference and must now be voted upon by the members of the annual conferences.
BALLOT #2: INCLUSION IN MEMBERSHIP
WEBPAGE: Protecting membership for all
ResourceUMC explains the rationale for adding language to Paragraph 4, Article IV of the Book of Discipline.
UMNEWS: Amendment would make church more open
Commentary by Rev. April Casperson on Ballot #2
BALLOT #3: RACIAL JUSTICE
VIDEO: General Secretary of GCORR on Article V
Rev. Dr. Giovanni Arroyo explains the purpose of Article V to address the past of The United Methodist Church as well as the potential to shape the Church’s future
WEBPAGE: GCORR Talking Points for Amendment to Article V
The General Commission on Religion and Race shares the rationale for the amending the Constitution to strengthen the denomination’s longtime support for racial justice.
BALLOT #4: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CLERGY VOTING RIGHTS
WEBPAGE: Ballot #4: Educational requirements for clergy members
ResourceUMC explains the rationale for amending Section VI, Article IV of the Book of Discipline.