Everything you need to be prepared
Voting materials, legislation, equalization members, and everything you need to prepare for the annual conference can be found here for review or download.
Legislation and print materials will not be available at Annual Conference except for the program guide. Please print your own legislative materials, or access them digitally while onsite.
2026 Program Guide
The 2026 Program Guide will be waiting for you when you arrive at Annual Conference, but you can download the PDF prior to Annual Conference to get a sneak peek of the entire event ahead.
Resolutions to the Annual Conference/Voting Items Booklet
Voting items presented to the Annual Conference and their final result posted after conference below.
Conference Reports
Please view all conference reports PRIOR to attending the annual conference. Key reports will have voting actions and will not be shown during plenary session.
2027 Annual Budget
Budget presented by the Conference Treasurer and the Council on Finance and Administration for review and vote.
Rules of Order/Plan of Organization
The 2026 Draft plan of organization for the Michigan Conference will be found below. These will be voted on in the early part of Annual Conference, and they contain the Rules of Order that govern our time together at Annual Conference. Specific changes to the plan for 2026 will be found in BOLD.
Michigan Clergy and Lay Equalization 2026
Per Discipline, an equal number of Clergy and Lay Members attend annual conference. This document reports Clergy and Lay equalization numbers for 2026.
Statistician Report
Reporting from all local churches. This report will be brought for a vote of acceptance at Annual Conference.
CFA Financial Policies
Council on Finance and Administration Policies for the 2026-2027 year.
2026 Legislative Report
The Legislative Report includes the consent calendar and reports from each legislative committee.
Volume 1: Historical Reports
Reports from Boards, Agencies, and other United Methodist related organizations.
AI Task Force Report
In 2025, the Michigan Annual Conference directed Bishop Bard to form a Generative AI Working Group to explore the theological, ethical, and practical implications of this emerging technology. The group studied the issues and delivered its findings and recommendations to the 2026 Annual Conference in this report.
2026 Business of the Annual Conference Report
Actions taken at Clergy Session. This is the finalized document.
Nominations Report
Those nominated for conference leadership in the coming year. This report will be presented during Annual Conference Plenary.
2026 List of Appointments
Appointment changes effective as of July 1, 2026.
Questions?
Please contact Michigan Conference Events Planner and Annual Conference Executive Team member Nancy Arnold