General Conference Resources
Statements and Open Letters related to General Conference and the Continuing UMC
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Bishops' Statement on the Protocol
The Episcopal signers of the Protocol released a statement on June 9, 2022
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A Statement about the Protocol
Given the growing opposition to the Protocol within the constituencies we represent, the dwindling support among General Conference delegates, and the serious reservations of Central Conference leaders, we can no longer in good faith support the Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace through Separation or work towards its adoption at the next General Conference.
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A Letter to the People of the UMC in Florida
Bishop Carter addresses the news of congregations that are exploring disaffiliation. Posted on May 4.
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Open Letter to the Connection
An open letter to the connection upon the Postponement of General Conference. Signers include delegates to General and Jurisdictional Conference. View the UM News Article here.
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A Message to the UMC: Resist Harm
In the wake of a postponed General Conference and a continued pandemic, we are urgently called again to the work of Christ – in all the ways we can. Ever more clearly, we discern the disconnect between the logistics of our gathering and the call of the gospel. The institutional fight to enshrine anti-LGBTQ+ policies in the Church has not only distracted us from hope-filled work, but it has caused great harm to LGBTQ+ people in our churches and communities, as well as their families and friends.
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A Narrative for the Continuing United Methodist Church
Statement from the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church pledging to enable as many United Methodists, lay and clergy, as are willing to remain in the UMC and continue making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. A companion video was also released.
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A Call to Grace
A wide coalition urges The United Methodist Church to allow congregations the option to exit the denomination now—something that can be achieved at the local level and is not dependent on General Conference legislation. Includes signatures from a broad array of church members, delegates, and denominational leaders. Released on November 1, 2021
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Out of Chaos...Creation
A group of current and former delegates from four continents believes that it is. They are issuing a call and an invitation to United Methodists around the globe to seize the opportunity provided by the postponement of General Conference to imagine a new way of conferencing and a new vision. Released in July 2020.