Tag: Disaffiliation
Conference takes care of business
“This is what we are here for.” For many members, the heart of the Annual Conference is the raising of the card to vote on the business at hand.
Moving forward together
In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Bard moves our focus forward on matters engaging the “heart and soul problems” in the nation and the church.
When a denomination launches
Don’t expect The United Methodist Church to look much different as a denomination come May 2, says Heather Hahn in this report from United Methodist News.
FAQ focuses on future of The UMC
A PDF and 23-minute video, “Blessing One Another,” have been created by The Michigan Conference from an FAQ focusing on the impact the next General Conference will have on local… Continue Reading FAQ focuses on future of The UMC
United Methodists looking for home
The United Methodist Church. The Global Methodists Church. Those are two future home bases for every United Methodist. Online and in-person events are planned to help discuss and discern which… Continue Reading United Methodists looking for home
Trustees clarify disaffiliation process
Jim LeBaron, Chair of the Michigan Conference Board of Trustees, announces that an updated Withdrawal Agreement has been posted to the Disaffiliation webpage.
Our calling in Christ continues
Bishop David Bard brings into clearer focus some aspirational actions taken by the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference, as the journey toward GC2020 continues to move forward.
Details of disaffiliation process made clear
A process for disaffiliation from The UMC, outlined by Michigan Conference Trustees, will be posted Aug.1 on the Conference website.
Disaffiliation terms and conditions finalized
Trustees of The Michigan Conference move forward on a Judicial Council assignment to provide terms for disaffiliation from The UMC.
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.