Our Vision

At the Connectional Table (CT) we are committed to a church that remains worldwide and contextual, vital and effective, affirming and inclusive, and connectional. We have made living into The UMC’s increasingly worldwide nature a driving principle in our work. The CT will continue to be a part of the conversations addressing our worldwide connectionalism as it is expressed in many different ministry contexts.  

Equally central to our work is the growth of a vital and effective United Methodist connection that centers its energy in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our vitality is enhanced when we affirm and include all of God’s people and more fully live into a Wesleyan vision of a connectionalism that embraces all. Going forward, the Connectional Table will continue to address how The United Methodist Church can best function as a vital and effective worldwide connection working to strengthen its ministry partnerships and its global witness.

Discussions are taking place in different regions of our worldwide church. Conversations are being coordinated by a committee in each region and the discussions have been adapted for each context. Learn more about each regional conversation below.