Tag: Commission on a Way Forward
Top court plays key role
The fall meeting of the Judicial Council will open with oral hearings on a requested “declaratory decision” on three plans created by the special commission.
Charting a Way Forward
Conversations continue around the state as Bishop Bard and Michigan delegates engage groups about A Way Forward for The UMC.
Michigan gets ready
Michigan Conference disciples and members of their delegation are now preparing and praying for the Special Session of General Conference to be held in St. Louis, Missouri, February 23-26, 2019.
Preparing for nothing and anything
Bishop Michael J. Coyner wonders if The United Methodist Church is preparing for the aftermath of the two General Conferences.
Weighing in on a Way Forward
Nearly 30 briefs confront the Judicial Council as it considers constitutionality of 3 plans for reshaping The United Methodist Church.
GC2019 faces growing number of petitions
More proposals are reaching the Committee on General Conference adding to three plans from the Commission on A Way Forward.
A toolbox for Conversations
Courageous Conversations offers various resources for United Methodist congregations discussing three plans submitted by the Commission on a Way Forward.
Magazine explores ‘Decision 2019’
The theme of the latest Circuit Rider Magazine is, “One with Christ, One with each other, One in ministry to all the world.”
Plans prayerfully pondered
United Methodist News asked for reactions to three plans going to the 2019 General Conference. Kathy L. Gilbert reports.
Plan proposals public
Judicial Council docket reveals first details of proposed legislation for resolving differences over ministry with LGBTQ people.