The General Conference originally planned for 2020 in Minneapolis was derailed, as was much of the world's activity in 2020 by the SARS-CoV2 virus and the disease it caused, COVID-19. It was rescheduled 3 times, and is now happening in Charlotte, North Carolina, April 23-May 3, 2024. Though it is now 2024, this conference is officially the 2020 GC, delayed to 2024. Here is the main web site for most information about the actual conference. This site has the full agenda, legislation to be considered, legislative committees, news, and much more:
Here are some important links:
ADCA: The "Advance Daily Christian Advocate" is the complete legislation which will be considered. The timely passage of some of it, such as the "Protocol," has expired, and will likely be quickly dealt with. Some has already received updates, requiring a 2024 supplement document. It's a massive undertaking.
Regionalization is a major proposal for restructuring the denomination to remove the US-centric and colonial aspects of the present structure:
Revised Social Principles: The "Social Principles" are statements of belief concerning many areas of human social interaction. This page includes multiple language versions, and summaries. The final PDF draft is here.
The Reconciling Ministries Network has these resources on GC 2020/2024
Removal of harmful language: A document detailing all the deletions which must be made to remove the language which harms LGBTQ+ persons, including clergy.
UM-Insight continues to be an important resource for the issues relating to the denomination, including the GC20/24. Here is one story about what to know about this GC. Here's another story detailing the concerns of UMs from outside the USA who have had many difficulties getting the proper documentation for visas to the Conference, as well as their concerns about the continuing influence of some of those whose allegiance lies with the Global UMC and WCA.
Jeremy Smith's Hacking Christianity Blog has been an important source for insightful commentary on the happenings in the denomination.