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The Governing Board voted on 4th June 2024 to establish that the General Conference Business Meeting will be held totally online so more delegates around the world can participate in the democratic process of our denomination. 

This email provides information about the following:

• Deadlines for Motions - 24th January 2025
• Church Voice And Vote Requirements - local churches must be up to date with their assessment contributions, forms and USA Board of Pensions to 31st of December 2024.
• Overview of the Business Meeting Process - a MUST read for laity and clergy

Deadlines for Motions

In order for as many voices as possible around the world to join in our discussions on MCC’s business, authors of motions are required to submit their ideas in ADVANCE (in writing) so ideas can be considered and evaluated during the Discussion Circles scheduled for mid-February to early March 2025.

Please use this LINK to read more information on the process for Motions.

Church Voice and Vote Requirements

At its 3rd September 2024 meeting, the Governing Board established criteria for eligibility for voice and /or vote at the General Conference Business Meeting.

You will find details on the for Voice and Vote with this LINK.

This information includes requirements for up to date assessment contributions, forms and USA Board of Pensions.

The Business Process

In order to give as many people as possible a chance to contribute to the discussion before the Business Meeting, the business process will be in four stages. More details will be provided with the business packet, which will come out just after Easter.



You can find a brief overview of the process with this LINK.

Business Meeting Schedule

There is no one time that is convenient for all time zones. May we be gracious and understanding as we do our business in new ways, allowing for the fullest global voice possible.

• The Business Forum will be held on Saturday, 31st May
• The Business Meeting will be held on Saturday 7th June

JOIN US AS WE CREATE OASIS!

Come . . . and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

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