Special Called Session of the North Central Jurisdictional Conference has been called on Nov. 10-11, 2021. It will take place virtually. Delegates from each conference will be part of the official Zoom meeting, and others can watch it live on this page. Below is a detailed agenda for the two days (times listed are for the Central time zone). The three big topics of conversation are: dismantling racism, episcopal leadership, and the future of The United Methodist Church.

Conference Agenda

Wednesday November 10

• 8:00-8:30 a.m. Worship
• 8:30-11:00 a.m. Dismantling racism presentation and discussion
• 11:00 a.m.-Noon  Lunch
• Noon-1:20 p.m. Episcopal leadership presentation and discussion (delegates will meet in cross-delegation groups)
• 1:20-1:35 p.m. Break
• 1:35-4:00 p.m. The future United Methodist Church conversation
• (This section will include presentations and breakout group discussions. The team planning this conversation expects feedback from the conversations will be used to form a document for consideration of the delegates at Thursday’s plenary session.) 

Thursday, November 11

• 8:00-8:30 a.m.  Worship
• 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.  Plenary session:
           —8:30-9:00 a.m. Report from Wednesday’s work
          —9:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Conversation and action on any items proposed for vote