Greenville, Liberia — The Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) has announced that it will host two major international United Methodist gatherings in 2026, a development that underscores the LAC/UMC growing prominence in regional and continental Methodist leadership. Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr, Resident Bishop of the Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, described the church selection as a significant vote of confidence in the Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church’s spiritual maturity, organizational capacity, and long-standing contribution to the mission of The United Methodist Church in Africa. Hosting these high-level meetings highlights the Liberia Annual Conference’s capacity for hospitality, effective organization, and spiritual leadership. Together, the two international conferences are being described as major milestones for the Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Jeremiah S. Swen as Parliamentarian for the 193rd Session of the Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.

Source: GNN Liberia February 20, 2026 09:30 UTC