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Scouting Update December 19, 2022
Scouting Ministries has released the following updates as the year draws to a close:
- A final version of the Affiliation Agreement has been released on the GCUMM website, dated Dec. 15, 2022. There is only one Final Affiliation Agreement and one Facilities Use Agreement. These will be the documents for the next year.
- The stated background check requirement has been put back in, but this time, in line with the requirements BSA agreed to in the bankruptcy (Section II, “The Local Council Agrees to” Section B. Adult Leadership. 4)
- The original statement of BSA compliance with the settlement, requiring background checks every two years, remains unchanged. (Section II, “The Local Council Agrees to” Section B. Adult Leadership. 3)
GCUMM will not and has not taken actions that diminish the protection of the church. We do seek ways to grow the ministry, care for children safely, and honor the calling of tens of thousands of adults who volunteer to live out their faith.
Yours in Service,
Steven Scheid, Director
Center for Scouting Ministries / GCUMM
615-620-7261 (Work)
Previous Updates
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Scouting agreements extended to Dec. 31
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UMC Portion of Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Ruling Approved
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New BSA Affiliation Agreement and Facility Use Agreement
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Introduction of New Relationship for UM Congregations & BSA
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Recently Mailed BSA Documents
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Joint UMC, BSA Meeting Offers Clarification and Information
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Update on New BSA Relationship Agreements
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Charter/ Membership Renewal Clarification
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Recent Lawsuits Filed Against Methodist Congregations
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United Methodist Reach Settlement in BSA Bankruptcy Case
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BSA Voting Deadline Extended
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BSA Called Charge Conference – 5 Steps for Success
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A BSA Video Update As You Prepare for December 5 Charge Conferences
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Recommended Voting Action for the BSA Plan
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Further BSA Guidance After November 29
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Urgent Message Regarding BSA Disclosure Packets
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Important Deadlines for the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Settlement
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Next Steps in the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Case
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Reminder: BSA Chartering & Facility Use Agreements Paused
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Important BSA Bankruptcy Update: Receipt of Disclosure Statement Package
Important Documents
Affiliation Agreement (PDF)→
Facility Use Agreement (PDF)→
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