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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Council of Bishops President Bishop Ken Carter has called on United Methodists to use the Holy Week to forgive one another and to seek forgiveness in return. In a Holy Week pastoral letter released April 15, 2019, Bishop Carter, who is also the resident bishop of the Florida Area, noted that the… Continue Reading→
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 14, 2018United Methodist Bishops call for prayers for peaceful elections in CongoWASHINGTON, D.C. – The bishops of The United Methodist Church are calling for prayers of peace for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is witnessing violence in the buildup to the presidential elections on Dec. 23, 2018. Here is the… Continue Reading→
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 31, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The final report of the Commission on a Way Forward has been released in English, French, Portuguese and Swahili; all four official languages of the General Conference. The report will be presented to the 2019 Special Session of General Conference. Subject to final copy editing,… Continue Reading→
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2018 WASHINGTON – The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church is asking the Judicial Council for declaratory decisions… Continue Reading→
The regional gatherings to discuss the Way Forward will be held as scheduled. The material is not translated and released worldwide due to logistical realities. However, Bishop Ward and Delegation members are prepared to share what is before the 2019 Special Session is the General Conference. Gatherings Schedule: Sunday, July 15, 3 pm, St Luke,… Continue Reading→
Regional gatherings are planned as announced at Annual Conference in response to the interest indicated through district offices. The gatherings will be led by members of the General Conference Delegation and the Bishop. Laity and clergy are invited to attend any of the gatherings. No pre-registration is required. There will be ample room at each… Continue Reading→
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 26, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In its continued efforts to inform The United Methodist Church on its processes and work,… Continue Reading→
For immediate release May 25, 2018 WASHINGTON – The Council of Bishops is offering a video outlining the One Church Plan as a resource for annual conferences as they prepare for the 2019 Special Session of General Conference. The video may be shown at annual conference sessions or be used in discussions. During their meeting… Continue Reading→
For Immediate Release May 25, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Here is the statement from the Council of Bishops, issued by COB President Bishop Ken Carter of the Florida Area, in response to Decision 1360: Our Gratitude We want to thank the Judicial Council for their service to the church through the affirmation of two key… Continue Reading→