The word “regionalization” has been used more frequently in recent months as legislation to put The United Methodist Church’s different geographic regions on equal footing heads to General Conference. In a new series, Ask The UMC explores the ways that regionalization already exists for central conferences, as well as the implications of enabling regionalization worldwide, including for United Methodists in the United States.

The United Methodist Africa Forum is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a forum for African delegates to the 2024 General Conference from January 4th to 8th, 2023, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This forum is exclusively dedicated to delegates committed to preserving the unity of the United Methodist Church.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Rev. Dr. Julio Vilanculos who was the Advisor of the United Methodist Africa Forumand a member of the Christmas Covenant Outreach Team.

In a profound exploration of the ongoing struggle for African emancipation and equitable structures within The United Methodist Church, Rev Lloyd T. Nyarota invokes the resonant rallying cries of Harambee, Amandla, and Uhuru. These concepts encapsulate the deep-rooted aspirations for freedom, power, and unity, which hold a vital place in the hearts of African United Methodists.

An executive meeting of the Liberia Annual Conference was held for advocacy groups with differing views on The United Methodist Church’s future to discuss what the conference would do after the 2024 General Conference. Liberian Conference Bishop Samuel Quire said he “will remain a United Methodist until otherwise ordered.”

United Methodist Africa Forum holds inaugural meeting, elects leadership and addresses key issues.

Uma nova convenção chamada Fórum Metodista Unido de África expressou apoio à declaração dos bispos Africanos de Setembro de 2022, reestruturando a igreja em regiões e a unidade da Igreja Metodista Unida.

The UMC in Africa has refused to break away from the UMC, as it was predicted that they would have formed the Global Methodist Church; instead, affirmed and approved the name United Methodist Africa Forum (UMAF) as an association of United Methodists that aims to promote, support and foster unity in the United Methodist Church in Africa, encouraging the Africa Central Conferences to revive the spirit of evangelism.

The United Methodist Africa Forum (UMAF) gathered in Johannesburg from 21 to 22 April 2023, and resolved to support the unity of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Africa. The UMAF recognized and supported the statement of the September 2022 African Bishops against the separation of the UMC.

Le Forum Africain de L’Eglise Méthodiste Unie (UMAF en Anglais) s'est réuni à Johannesburg , en Afrique du Sud du 21 au 22 avril 2023 et a décidé de soutenir l'unité de l'Église Méthodiste Unie (UMC) en Afrique.

O Fórum Metodista Unida África (UMAF) reuniu-se em Joanesburgo de 21 a 22 de abril de 2023 e decidiu apoiar a unidade da Igreja Metodista Unida (UMC) em África.

We are looking for sponsors to help delegates from across Africa to attend the United Methodist Africa Forum from 21 - 24 April 2023 in South Africa. This event will provide a platform for African leaders to discuss critical issues facing the United Methodist Church and building bridges for a brighter future for all.

The United Methodist Africa Forum is proud to announce its upcoming gathering in South Africa from April 21st to 24th, 2023. This event will bring together United Methodist leaders and members from across Africa to discuss and strategize around the future of the church and its mission in the region.

The United Methodist Africa Forum (UMAF) is pleased to announce its official launch. United Methodists from across annual conferences, national and continental boundaries have come together to create the UMAF, a platform committed to the unity and future of the United Methodist Church, in Africa and around the globe.

Os bispos emitiram uma declaração em 8 de setembro denunciando o grupo "Iniciativa África" e a "Associação Pasto Wesleyano" por estarem "influenciando erroneamente o povo de Deus em nossas áreas".