By now, if you submitted a proof of claim in the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Settlement, your church should have been contacted by the District Office. We have learned that it is possible that some churches that filed a proof of claim did not receive the disclosure statement packet from the case administrators, or… Continue Reading→

We take this opportunity to remind you that all chartering and facility use agreements are paused because it is creating disruption to scouts, ministry, and the work of mediation. There is a team of people working on the relationship agreements with scouting that will better assist congregations and potential liability that can be used in… Continue Reading→

This update is being shared with all pastors serving local churches within the conference to ensure it reaches every local church that might receive a Disclosure Statement Package in the near future. If your church does not receive the Packet, you can safely ignore this update. If you do receive the packet, do not take any… Continue Reading→

Dear North Carolina Conference United Methodists: Sometimes there is a need to change a practice to achieve desired results. Today, those working on the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy and resolving more than 5,200 abuse claims since 1940 against United Methodist congregations are recommending a modification in how UM congregations charter with Scout troops and… Continue Reading→