United Methodist Council of Bishops Archives - Page 6 of 6

Mixed reactions to GC timing

Some say timing for a 2019 General Conference suggests “lack of urgency” but others note logistical challenges.

Some greet the Commission on A Way Forward with cautious optimism while others question who won’t be in the room.

The Council of Bishops heard their president, Bruce Ough, encourage them to “walk the wing.”

As the Commission on a Way Forward prepares to meet, Bishops call the UMC to prayer and conversation.

Lay leaders are petitioning the Council of Bishops to include more laity on the Commission on A Way Forward.

An overwhelming number of nominations delays appointment of the Commission on a Way Forward

Bishop Karen Oliveto takes office Sept. 1. Her election has prompted reactions from her episcopal colleagues.

The Council of Bishops meets July 19-20 and will discuss, “A Way Forward,” adopted by the 2016 General Conference.

In 2016 The United Methodist Church elected the most women in any new class of bishops in its history, including Bishop Laurie A. Haller.