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New Year’s Message from the Moderators of the Commission on a Way Forward

January 3, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  As we turn to the new year and the approaching February meeting of the called Special Session of General Conference, the moderators would like to encourage delegates to the General Conference, as well as all spiritual leaders in The United Methodist Church, to read and consider the report of the Commission in its entirety…. Continue Reading→

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Spanish Translation of Way Forward Report Released

October 25, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — A Spanish translation of the Commission on a Way Forward report is now available. The Rev. Francisco Cañas said the translation was a joint effort of the Council of Bishops, MARCHA (Methodists Associated Representing the Cause of Hispanic/Latino Americans) and the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministries. Read the Spanish Translation of… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: NC Conference Tagged With: Commission on a Way Forward

Bishops Seek Declaratory Decisions on Three Plans Submitted to General Conference

July 12, 2018

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→

Filed Under: Bishop, General Conference Tagged With: Commission on a Way Forward

Way Forward Regional Gatherings Will be Held as Scheduled

July 10, 2018

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→

Filed Under: Bishop, General Conference Tagged With: Commission on a Way Forward, Regional Gatherings

Bishops clarify statement on Commission on a Way Forward recommendation

May 18, 2018

For Immediate release WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops is issuing the following statement, written by the bishops who served on the Commission on a Way Forward, and approved by the Executive Committee of the Council of Bishops this week. The Council of Bishops has voted by an overwhelming majority to share the work… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Bishop, General Conference Tagged With: Commission on a Way Forward

Commission Moderators Emphasize Mission as Key to Way Forward

January 30, 2018

For Immediate Release – January 30, 2018 The moderators of the Commission on a Way Forward are urging United Methodists to engage in reflections on where they see mission at the heart of the denomination as well as seeing mission as significant for resolving conflict. Below is the statement from Bishops David Yemba, Sandra Steiner… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Commission on a Way Forward

Commission on a Way Forward Prepares Updated Report to Bishops

January 22, 2018 1 Comment

For Immediate Release – January 22, 2018 DALLAS – The Commission on a Way Forward is nearing the completion of its task of making recommendations of possible ways forward for The United Methodist Church regarding the inclusion of LGBTQ persons in this global denomination. The 32-member Commission concluded its three-day meeting in Dallas, Texas, on… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: General Church Tagged With: Commission on a Way Forward

Bishops Uphold Values of Mission, Unity, Space, Contextuality in Interim Report on Way Forward’s Work

November 9, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2017 LAKE JUNALUSKA, NC – Placing emphasis on the values of unity, space and contextuality – all for the sake of mission – the Council of Bishops (COB) is exploring sketches of three models as possible directions for a way forward for The United Methodist Church over LGBTQ inclusion. With… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Commission on a Way Forward, Council of Bishops, Interim Report

Commission on a Way Forward Issues Status Report

July 27, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Commission on a Way Forward has released a status report to the Council of Bishops and the entire United Methodist Church (UMC), updating the church and the leaders on the faithful work of the Commission after four meetings. The 32-member commission is accountable to the… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Commission on a Way Forward

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