United Methodist officials are acknowledging a struggle to get delegates from Africa and other non-U.S. parts of the church to General Conference, the crucial legislative assembly that convenes April 23 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Commission on the General Conference reported in a press release on April 18 that 269 delegates — representing 73% of the allotted delegates from Africa, the Philippines, Europe and Eurasia — are confirmed. But the commission said 39 such delegates — 11% — will not be attending and no replacements will be available.
Others’ prospects for arrival remain uncertain.
The commission said that 62 delegates from central conferences “could potentially be seated,” which would mean 89% participation from those areas. But the commission said 46 such delegates “have not communicated their status.”
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