Tag: A Way Forward
Plans turn to action February 24
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Delegates prepare. Bloggers write. Panels discuss. Congregations pray. All leading up to the 2019 General Conference now ten days away.
Prepare your congregation for GC2019
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Your church can create a listening session about issues going to the 2019 General Conference. A Tool Box is available for your use.
Video series features ‘Seeing a Way Forward’
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United Methodist News Service is featuring different perspectives of church leaders on the work of the Commission on a Way Forward in this special video series.
View Connectional Conversation video
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Bishop David Bard has almost completed his circuit of Connectional Conversation. This video provides an opportunity to hear his opening presentation.
Way Forward shares hopes
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Members of the Commission on the Way Forward talk about where they see potential points of agreement.
Traditionalist pastor finds way
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The Rev. Randy Jessen honors his conscience while leading a diverse-thinking congregation.
Commission make-up challenged
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Lay leaders are petitioning the Council of Bishops to include more laity on the Commission on A Way Forward.
Bishops move nominations forward
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Twenty-nine persons have been notified of their nomination to the commission on A Way Forward.
Evangelical group launches
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With some 1,800 people in attendance, the new Wesleyan Covenant Association officially launched Oct. 7.
Way Forward delayed
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An overwhelming number of nominations delays appointment of the Commission on a Way Forward