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GC News

Previously scheduled for May 5-15, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, General Conference has tentatively been rescheduled for Aug. 31-Sept. 10, 2021. See related UM News story.

 

For Holston coverage of General Conference, contact Annette Spence at annettespence@holston.org.

For international coverage of General Conference 2020 through United Methodist News Service, visit UMNews.org.

 

See Holston coverage related to General Conference 2020 below.

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