Prepare for Voting at your 2025 Annual Conference

Vote "Yes" for Ballot #2, the Constitutional Amendment to Division 1, Paragraph 4, Article IV of the UMC Constitution that adds "Ability" and Gender" to the protected groups eligible for membership in the UMC.  

Here are downloadable materials for those wanting more information:

Handout for members to Annual Conference

Talking Points for Paragraph 4, Article IV for members, leaders, and disability advocates interested in learning more about the amendment.

Ways to Use the Talking Points for Disability Advocates who want to help pass the Constitutional Amendment.

2024 Annual Conference Resource Packet: Find the resources at this link that were highlighted for the 2024 annual conference season.  Watch this page for 2025 resources that will be available soon.

Disability is Diversity!   

The Disability Ministries Committee believes all people are created in God’s image and have sacred worth. We believe that it is vital to the body of Christ to celebrate and incorporate the gifts and graces of disabled persons.  Click here for our brochure.

Our Mission...Through advocacy, education, and empowerment the Disability Ministries Committee of the United Methodist Church will lead the denomination in creating a culture where people with disabilities are fully included in all aspects of worship, leadership, ministry, and mission.

Within this website you can find information about the Committee’s work, how to get involved, and many resources. The materials will increase your capacity to fully include disabled persons and those who accompany them. We strive to break barriers of ableism to help everyone find a place of true belonging. 

The primary focus of our website is for United Methodist individuals, local churches, annual conferences, organizations, and agencies. However, we welcome people of all faith traditions to use our materials. You will find that our site is based on Wesleyan theology of grace, love, and full inclusion of all persons. Our materials are created by or in partnership with individual clergy and lay persons with lived experience.

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