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Protocol’s day has passed, some negotiators say
From UM News June 8: A much-trumpeted plan for amicable separation unveiled in early 2020 no longer offers a path forward for The United Methodist Church, say more than a quarter of the agreement’s negotiators.
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Bishops agree to call jurisdictional conferences in Nov 2022
From UM News: The Council of Bishops has formally set the dates for regular sessions of the Jurisdictional Conferences of The United Methodist Church for November 2-5, 2022.
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Ruling opens door for bishop elections in 2022.
May 20 New release on Judicial Council’s ruling that the Council of Bishops can call jurisdictional conferences to elect and assign new U.S. bishops.
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Church court: Conferences can’t exit unilaterally
May 10 News release on Judicial Council’s ruling that Annual Conferences have no authority under current church law to withdraw from The United Methodist Church, the denomination’s top court ruled.
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Commission continues planning for postponed 2020 General Conference
March 28 Press Release from the Commission on General Conference.
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Delegates urge hope for denomination's future
News release from the UMNews. Published on March 18, 2022
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Bishops discern ways for churches choosing to separate from UMC; seek court's guidance on Jurisdictional Conferences
Press Release from the Council of Bishops. Published on March 16, 2022.
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Meeting at church shut to district leader, wife
Published by UM News on March 11, 2022.
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A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Carter
From FLUMC News. Published on March 10, 2022.
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General Conference further postponed to 2024
News release from the Commission on General Conference. Published on Mar 03, 2022
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Florida Conference News
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United Methodist News Service
Comprehensive information and news about global connection of The United Methodist Church.
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News From the Council of Bishops
Updates and press releases from the Council of Bishops.
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General Conference Main Page
News and updates from the Commission on General Conference.
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United Methodist Insight
United Methodist Insight seeks to provide information and perspectives for concerned United Methodists and decision-makers who will shape the future of The United Methodist Church and the communities in which they live and serve.
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UM & Global
The UM & Global blog is intended to provoke conversations about the global nature of The United Methodist Church. As the church is increasingly an international institution, with members in various parts of the world, United Methodists need to rethink ecclesiology, mission, and ministry on a global scale. To help in that process, this blog seeks to provide unique content reflecting on these questions.