Tag: Council of Bishops
Headlines from the UM connection
Here are two national and global headlines that should not be missed as we respond to the coronavirus emergency.
Bishops have questions for Judicial Council
Council of Bishops asks the Judicial Council, UMC’s top court, to rule on five questions related to the Traditional Plan.
Bishops address a ‘chaotic moment’ in UMC
The Council of Bishops began its spring meeting May 6 amid conversations around the denomination about possibly splitting the church.
Bishops make key decisions
The Council of Bishops has concluded its meeting and is offering both a pastoral word and prophetic questions about decisions of the 2019 General Conference.
Denomination’s future under discussion
Conversations about the future of The UMC are quietly occurring among leaders after General Conference underscored deep divisions over homosexuality.
GC 2019 to begin with a Day of Prayer
The Praying Our Way Forward Team shares details of the Day of Prayer that opens the General Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, February 23, 2019. The event will be live-streamed.
Prepare your congregation for GC2019
Your church can create a listening session about issues going to the 2019 General Conference. A Tool Box is available for your use.
Bishops launch ‘One Church Plan’ site
United Methodist bishops say they want to provide information to help delegates preparing for the 2019 General Conference. Since its introduction the new site has received both pushback and support.
One Church ‘largely constitutional’
A Judicial Council review of possible plans for the future direction of The UMC found One Church Plan largely constitutional.
Court assesses constitutionality
Top court urged during hearing to rule in advance on constitutionality of legislation to come before special 2019 General Conference.