Most denominations make churchwide decisions at a national assembly of clergy and lay delegates. Here’s where to follow each one’s news, dates, and records.
The Episcopal Church: General Convention
General Convention is the highest governing body of The Episcopal Church, meeting every three years and made up of the Church’s bishops and elected lay and ordained deputies from each diocese. The 82nd General Convention will meet in Phoenix, Arizona, July 3–8, 2027. The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Triennial meeting convenes concurrently.
News for Bishops and Deputies
Local GC Resources
Resources on the Archives of The Episcopal Church
Reports to the General Convention (also known as The Blue Book – for the current edition, click here)
Constitution and Canons (use only for prior editions – to copy/quote the current edition, click here)
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): General Assembly
The General Assembly is the PC(USA)’s national governing body and meets every two years. The 227th General Assembly met in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 22–July 2, 2026 (committees met online first). The 228th General Assembly meets in 2028.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: Churchwide Assembly
The Churchwide Assembly is the ELCA’s highest legislative body and meets every three years. The next assembly is Aug. 7–11, 2028, in Des Moines, Iowa.
The United Methodist Church: General Conference
General Conference is the only body that can speak officially for The United Methodist Church. The next General Conference is May 8–16, 2028, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.