Tag: Council of Bishops United Methodist Church
Bishop Carter responds to New York Times
On March 14 the Times published a feature, “Improper Voting Discovered at Methodist Vote on Gay Clergy.” Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, President of the Council of Bishops responds.
Celebrating the life of Judy Craig
A Memorial Service for Bishop Judith Craig was held in Columbus, Ohio on February 2, 2019. Craig served The Michigan Area from 1984 through 1992.
UMC called to prayer
Bishops prayed. Conferences prayed. Now every United Methodist is asked to pray.
Court OKs other petitions
Petitions “in harmony” with purpose stated in call for special session are acceptable, Judicial Council rules.
Deciding on petitions
The UMC high court hears arguments about how confined the agenda should be for the special General Conference.
Bishops offer comfort to Bush family
The United Methodist Council of Bishops joins the nation in celebrating the life of Barbara Bush.
Leaders consider impact of changes
Leaders say adaptive change must focus on the next generations of United Methodist disciples.
Bishops focus on two plans
Dallas meeting showed “leanings” but no favorite model for how to avoid denominational schism, leaders say.
Bishops gather in Dallas
The Council of Bishops, meeting this week, is refining options from the Commission on a Way Forward.
United Methodist support for #MeToo
The Council of Bishops and Commission on the Status and Role of Women respond to #MeToo.