Tag: Council of Bishops United Methodist Church
Bishop Carter responds to New York Times
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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
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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
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Bishops prayed. Conferences prayed. Now every United Methodist is asked to pray.
Court OKs other petitions
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Petitions “in harmony” with purpose stated in call for special session are acceptable, Judicial Council rules.
Deciding on petitions
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The UMC high court hears arguments about how confined the agenda should be for the special General Conference.
Bishops offer comfort to Bush family
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The United Methodist Council of Bishops joins the nation in celebrating the life of Barbara Bush.
Leaders consider impact of changes
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Leaders say adaptive change must focus on the next generations of United Methodist disciples.
Bishops focus on two plans
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Dallas meeting showed “leanings” but no favorite model for how to avoid denominational schism, leaders say.
Bishops gather in Dallas
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The Council of Bishops, meeting this week, is refining options from the Commission on a Way Forward.
United Methodist support for #MeToo
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The Council of Bishops and Commission on the Status and Role of Women respond to #MeToo.