Our Structure
The United Methodist Church does not have a central headquarters or a single executive leader. Instead, governance is shared among bodies that balance one another — ensuring that no one person or group holds unchecked authority.
Governing Bodies
The United Methodist Church does not have a central headquarters or a single executive leader. Duties are divided among bodies that include the General Conference, the Council of Bishops and the Judicial Council.
Council of Bishops
General Conference
Judicial Council
Across the Globe
Learn more about how conferences are organized across the connection.
US Jurisdictions
Central Conferences
Directory
Find annual conferences, general agencies, and commissions across the United Methodist connection.
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Baltimore-Washington Conference
Serving congregations across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and parts of West Virginia — home to the nation's capital.
California-Pacific Conference
Serving churches across Southern California, Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan — one of the most diverse conferences in the denomination.
Desert Southwest Conference
Churches across Arizona, southern Nevada, and the southern tip of Utah — a rapidly growing region with rich multicultural ministry.
East Ohio Conference
Serving communities across eastern Ohio from Akron and Cleveland to the Appalachian foothills.
Florida Conference
Encompassing more than 700 congregations throughout peninsular Florida, from Jacksonville to Key West.
Great Plains Conference
Formed from the merger of the Kansas East, Kansas West, and Nebraska annual conferences, covering congregations across Kansas and Nebraska.
Illinois Great Rivers Conference
Serving congregations across central and southern Illinois, from urban centers to farming communities.
New England Conference
United Methodist churches across all six New England states, with deep roots in the Methodist movement dating to the 18th century.
North Georgia Conference
One of the largest annual conferences in the UMC, encompassing more than 800 churches across northern Georgia and metropolitan Atlanta.
The Connection
From your local congregation to a global denomination — here's how it all connects.
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Questions About Our Structure
Understanding how the United Methodist Church is organized and governed.
Part of Something Bigger
When you join a United Methodist congregation, you're connected to millions of Christians around the world working together in mission.