Nashville, Tennessee – To assist people seeking an escape from the holiday blues and connection to the true source of joy and love, United Methodist Communications, the global communications agency for the denomination, has launched their Advent-Neighbors national advertising campaign. After 20+ months of a pandemic, many individuals are looking for ways to find meaningful… Continue Reading→
Commission Considers Status of Postponed General Conference
Commission on the General Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 19, 2021 Nashville, Tenn.: The Commission on the General Conference announced today that it is continuing to move forward with logistical planning for the postponed 2020 General Conference, but that it continues to monitor various factors, including pandemic-related developments, which could impact the decision to hold the… Continue Reading→
Urgent Message Regarding BSA Disclosure Packets
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→
Important Deadlines for the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Settlement
Gray Southern (Assistant to the Bishop, Conference Secretary) and Christine Dodson (Conference Treasurer) have released a video with more detailed information as the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy settlement and the Conference’s response progresses. In this video, you will learn about important upcoming dates and deadlines, as well as some next steps for 2022 and… Continue Reading→
Next Steps in the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Case
Dear Friends, Since our last message about the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) bankruptcy case, we have received additional guidance from the denomination’s ad hoc legal team along with some questions from our churches. This communication is long and somewhat complicated; thank you for reading it thoroughly and to the end. If your church has… Continue Reading→
Clergy Care in the Pandemic
Recently, we held a confidential space to check in with a small group of pastors. Through a series of virtual gatherings, we met with a representative group of clergy from different contexts and stages of ministry. Our goal was to see what their needs are in this uniquely challenging ministry season. Listening deeply to our… Continue Reading→
Bishops Agree on Narrative for the Continuing UMC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENOVEMBER 8, 2021 Bishops agree on narrative for the continuing UMC WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops ended its Fall meeting on Friday having spent time in worship, plenary and covenant groups as they seek God’s guidance to lead The United Methodist Church. The worship services were coordinated by Bishops Sharma Lewis… Continue Reading→
Reminder: BSA Chartering & Facility Use Agreements Paused
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→
Important BSA Bankruptcy Update: Receipt of Disclosure Statement Package
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→