Petitions for General Conference 2026
The petitions ministry of a General Conference plays a crucial role in the broader narrative of a denomination's history, as it provides a record of the matters that were on the hearts and minds of the church's people at a particular point in its history.
On January 5, 2026, the Petition Submission Portal will open and remain open for four months, closing on May 1, 2026. To help you prepare to submit a petition or be informed about the process, view the resources below to guide you in this work.
For questions, email petitions@globalmethodist.org.
VIEW CONNECTIONAL CONVERSATIONS: PETITIONS | December 5, 2025
PETITION PROCESS INFORMATION PACKET
PETITIONS Examples
GC2026 - Petition Examples - Individual - Resolution
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GC2026 - Petition Examples - Individual - Change Paragraph
GC2026 - Petition Examples - Group (Local Church) - Resolution
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GC2026 - Petition Examples - Group (Local Church) - Change Paragraph
GC2026 - Petition Examples - Group (General Church) - Resolution
GC2026 - Petition Examples - Group (General Church) - New Paragraph
GC2026 - Petition Examples - Group (General Church) - Change Paragraph
GC2026 - Petition Examples - Group (Annual Conference) - Resolution
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GC2026 - Petition Examples - Group (Annual Conference) - Change Paragraph
GC2026 - Petition Examples - Annual Conference - Resolution
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PETITIONS TRAINING VIDEOS
Led by Petitions Secretary, Lamar Oliver, these tutorial videos outline the petitions submissions process for the Global Methodist Church's 2026 General Conference. They cover essential documents, requirements, and detailed instructions on filling out the petition form, crafting the petition text, and submitting resolutions.

