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A Primer on UMC Assets: Departing Annual Conference and Remaining Local Churches
The current Book of Discipline makes no provision for annual conferences to leave the denomination, so a split in the UMC could become complicated, writes Dr. David W. Scott. Read more
Feb 25, 2020
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Looking at Financial Impact of GC2020 Plans
Any split in The United Methodist Church will result in significant financial losses and will affect the number and kinds of future ministries, reports the General Council on Finance and Administration. Read more
Feb 24, 2020
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Three Florida Clergy Attempt to Create New Denomination
UPDATED 2-24: The Wesleyan Covenant Association has disavowed action by three members of the Florida Annual Conference cabinet attempting to incorporate a "Florida Methodist Church," according to their bishop. Read more
Feb 21, 2020
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Florida Man Leaves Cabinet After Starting New Methodist Denomination
The Rev. Jeremy Smith provides background to a recent attempt to create a "Florida Methodist Church." Read more
Feb 21, 2020
The United Methodist Church officially opposes the death penalty: "We believe the death penalty denies the power of Christ to redeem, restore and transform all human beings." (The Social Principles, Book of Discipline).
“There’s no way we can inspire people to move with the normal politics that doesn’t fully address poverty. ...When you can work a full-time job at minimum wage and still not be able to afford a two-bedroom apartment anywhere in this country, that’s poor. And if we can’t see that and if we don’t acknowledge that poverty then we are refusing to call upon these witnesses among us.”
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