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• April 23 wrap-up: After years of delay, General Conference begins
  The long-delayed 2020 General Conference began April 23 with another slight delay, this time by the fire marshal.
• Bishop urges ‘spirit of hope’ as General Conference begins
  Council of Bishops President Thomas J. Bickerton preached during opening worship for the postponed 2020 General Conference, encouraging delegates to commit to the revitalization of The United Methodist Church.
• Church court's elections up to General Conference
  The United Methodist Church’s Judicial Council responded to questions about what General Conference’s delay by four years means for the membership of both agency boards and the church court itself.
• Photo essay: Vigil for Creation
  On the eve of the 2024 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., climate activists held a candlelight Vigil for Creation to mark Earth Day and to call the denomination to greater stewardship of creation.