On Thursday, June 18, the North Georgia Annual Conference approved the Common Table Report on the Georgia Unification Plan by a vote of 96%. The South Georgia Annual Conference voted on the same Unification Plan on June 1, with 96.6% in favor, representing a significant step forward in the ongoing unification process. Read more here.
So, what’s next?
1. August 2026 SEJ Virtual Meeting
Now that both conferences have voted, the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference will meet via a special virtual session to approve the unification.
2. Late September 2026 Unifying Conference
If approved by the SEJ, then we will hold a special unifying conference. Details will be announced as soon as they are available.
3. January 1, 2027, Official Launch of the Georgia Annual Conference of
The United Methodist Church
New website, social media, and more will be coming your way.
4. June 16-18, 2027 1st Georgia Annual Conference
This will be held at the Classic Center in Athens, GA.