Illinois Great Rivers Conference 2025 Journal-Yearbook
Thank you! On behalf of the Bishops, Extended Cabinet, the Conference Council of Finance and Administration, and the Conference Finance and Administration Team, we thank you for the trust you have instilled in us to care for the finances of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference. Our prayer is the dollars positively impact the mission of the United Methodist Church to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO BE VOTED ON These amendments come from General Conference 2020/2024. In order for the constitution to be changed, an amendment must receive 2/3 of all votes cast worldwide. These amendments can be debated but the cannot be amended. Results will not be announced, as they must be sent to the secretary of the General Conference for counting in November. CA1: Regionalization 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. WHAT IS REGIONALIZATION? Regionalization allows each region of the church to make decisions that will best support outreach and ministry efforts in their specific setting. This ability is already in place in the central conferences; regionalization will bring that ability to the U.S. as well. Regionalization was developed collaboratively by United Methodists across the globe. It was adopted by an overwhelming majority of General Conference delegates. Nine regional conferences will comprise the UMC: one in the U.S. and eight in Africa, Europe and the Philippines. WHAT CAN’T REGIONAL CONFERENCES DO? • Create their own constitution or adopt any policy in violation of the constitution contained in the General Book of Discipline • Alter The Doctrinal Standards, Our Theological Task, The Ministry of All Christians or The Social Principles WHAT CAN REGIONAL CONFERENCES DO? • Draft and publish their own regional Book of Discipline, hymnals, books of worship and other liturgical resources • Set requirements for ordination and licensed ministry with respect to their needs and resources
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