Thousands of United Methodists gathered at two jubilee conventions, showing the church is “active and full of life” in the Zimbabwe Episcopal Area, church leaders say, even as some regions in Africa face turmoil post-General Conference.
United Methodist bishops have called for a leadership gathering in 2026 — rather than a special session of General Conference. Here is what is known so far about the event.
During the Africa Colleges of Bishops meeting, 11 episcopal leaders from the African continent pledged their support for worldwide regionalization and expressed a commitment to stay in the United Methodist connection.
The United Methodist Church of Nigeria is on path to elect episcopal leadership, as all four conferences hold special sessions and affirm remaining in the denomination.
