There are four constitutional amendments that each annual conference must vote on for ratification.  The requirement for ratification is 66.67% of worldwide voters in favor of a constitutional amendment. Every vote matters!

Article IV - The addition of "gender" & "ability" to membership categories that cannot be used to exclude membership in The UMC Click here for details.
Article V - The UMC's stance again racism. Click here for details.
Paragraph 35 - Education requirements for License Local Pastors voting eligibility. Click here for details.
Regionalization - From the ResourceUMC website: "Worldwide Regionalization represents an organizational vision designed 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." Click here for details.