Events & Gatherings
Upcoming gatherings and opportunities to connect
Welcome to the Global Methodist Church Events Page
Here you’ll find a events happening across the denomination, ranging from conference-wide gatherings and training opportunities to regional and leadership events. These events are organized by the annual conferences, regional leaders, and, in some cases, other affiliated groups.
Please note that this page highlights events at the conference or denomination level.
For local church activities in your area, we recommend contacting your church directly.
For more details about any of the events listed below, please reach out to the organizers using the contact information provided in each listing.
2026 General Conference

August 30-September 5, 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa
2024 Convening General Conference
Watch the Replays
So the World Will Know was the 2024 Convening General Conference of the Global Methodist Church—a historic gathering where delegates and leaders from around the world came together to engage theological, operational, and practical topics shaping the life of the church.
This event marked a defining moment for our connection, offering teaching, inspiration, and shared discernment across every level of the denomination. If you missed a session or want to revisit key moments, this library of replays gives you access to the messages, conversations, and resources that continue to guide our mission.
ANNUAL Conference EveNts
Here you’ll find a variety of regional gatherings and activities happening across the Global Methodist Church. These events are organized by the annual conferences, regional leaders or other affiliated groups. We are pleased to share them here to help connect you with opportunities in your area.
For details beyond what is provided below, we encourage you to reach out directly to the event organizers.
Contact information, if provided, is included in the event descriptions.
Anew 2025
with guest speaker, Kelly Winter
November 8, 2025
Featuring Bishop Leah Gregor and Rev. Bequi Flores
First Methodist Temple
102 N. 2nd Street
Temple, TX 76501
Simulcasts are available
For more information and to register contact dellaconnor@midtexasgmc.org

Freedom
Celebration National Conference 2026
Keynote speakers –
Stephanie Greenwald, Kim Maas & Madeline Henner
March 6-7, 2026
Sign up now for Early Bird registration through January 15!
The Woodlands Methodist Church
2200 Lake Woodlands Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380


Join us to learn the steps to developing a successful Disaster Response Team in your church or community.
October 18
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Harvest Church
3322 US Hwy 41 North
Byron, GA 31008
For more information or questions visit www.thefaithresponders.org
Same training & website but the additional dates and locations are:
October 11
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
First Methodist Church
300 Avenue L
Moore Haven, FL 33471
NovEMBER 8
Resurrection Methodist Church
5522 West Main Street
Houma, LA 70360

November 3-5
Jodeco Methodist Church,
Stockbridge, GA
Join us for a 2-day training in best practices for Acts 1:8 missions and provides a ‘train-the-trainer’ experience for participants. Take the training back to your local church and conference to share the foundations of effective missional outreach.
Click HERE for information
and to register

November 18-20,
LakeRidge Methodist Church,
Lubbock, TX
Join us for a 2-day training in best practices for Acts 1:8 missions and provides a ‘train-the-trainer’ experience for participants. Take the training back to your local church and conference to share the foundations of effective missional outreach.
Click HERE more information and to register.

February 23 – 25, 2026
Parakaleo
A conference of the Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy
Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis, MN
For daily schedule, and other conference details, click here
PAST ANNUAL CONFERENCE EVENTS

June 18 - 21, 2025
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH
For annual conference details, go to their event page here!

June 24 – 28, 2025
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC
For daily schedule, and other conference details, click
here

June 25 – 27, 2025 – BEHOLD
Mt. Horeb Church
Lexington, S.C.
For conference details and to register, click
here!