In May 2020, hundreds of delegates from around the world will converge on Minneapolis,  Minnesota for the General Conference.  At stake, may be the future of The United Methodist Church.  The Executive Committee of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has asked for the postponement of the 2020 General Conference, set to begin in six weeks, because of the new Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic. 

The Dakotas Conference delegation recorded a video presentation, to guide and encourage United Methodists across the Dakotas to be in conversation, reflection, and discussion. The delegation encourages each local congregation to conduct listening sessions.

Here are the resources you will need for Listening Session I:

Video presentation
Mission, Vision, Values document
Agenda for Listening Session I 
Power Point presentation

Please e-mail a summary of your questions and comments to dakotasgc@gmail.com

The delegation will review your comments and questions and respond in one of two ways.

Frequently asked questions or comments will be highlighted in the next video presentation, along with any updates regarding General Conference 2020. The video presentation, along with related resources will be available by March 25, 2020. Local congregations are encouraged to facilitate a second listening session on the date or later.

If there are specific questions or comments that are individual someone in the delegation will respond to you directly.