Worldwide Regionalization

Worldwide Regionalization is a plan to restructure the United Methodist Church in order to enhance adaptive evangelism, emphasize our denomination’s global nature, and strengthen our connection by prioritizing our mission and ministry. This strategic plan was overwhelmingly endorsed by delegates from around the world at General Conference 2024 and now awaits ratification by our Annual Conferences. At this years Annual Conference, we will be voting to ratify Worldwide regionalization as one of four Constitutional Amendments. On this page, you can find resources about regionalization from the Virginia delegation.

Regionalization Recap

Rev. Grace Han, General Conference delegate, shares about Regionalization ahead of AC 2025.

Regionalization Webinar + Q&A

On June 4, members of the General Conference Delegation provided a brief presentation and Q&A session about the upcoming vote on regionalization. Annual Conference members will vote on this and other constitutional amendments during the June session.

AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Visit the Regionalization kiosk/display table during Annual Conference. You will be able to pick up materials and, at times, will be able to speak with members of the delegation about this topic.

Q&A, June 12th at 12 PM

Members of the delegation will hold a Regionalization Q&A at our display space on June 12 at NOON. No registration is required, simply stop by as you are able.

Constitutional Amendments

The 2024 General Conference passed several proposed amendments to United Methodist Constitution. These unique pieces of legislation only become official once they are ratified by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the aggregate of members to the annual conferences.

The Virginia Annual Conference will vote on these amendments on Friday afternoon, June 13.
You can find specific information about how votes will be taken HERE.

Ballot 1

Worldwide Regionalization

Ballot 2

Add Gender and Inclusion to Membership Protections

Ballot 3

Strengthen our commitment to Racial Justice

Ballot 4

Educational requirements for clergy members