2014 united methodist book of discipline paragraph 2702

West ohio conference center 32 wesley boulevard worthington ohio, 43085. These provisions spell out clearly the powers given to each body. No attempt is made here to interpret these paragraphs or to offer advice related to any specific situation. The basic unit in the book of discipline is the paragraph. The process which is applied whenever a complaint is filed is found in paragraph 362 of the book of discipline, the collection of united. Our procedures are informed by the conviction that the church is a covenantal community. And 2014 promises to be a banner year for more church trials related to clergy officiating samesex marriages. The exact paragraph in the 2012 book of discipline is. An online version of the book of discipline and the book of resolutions, 2016 are offered on the cokesbury web site for free. Resolution to the 2014 texas annual conference submitted. How the united methodist church handles complaints. To the greatest degree possible, we have attempted to organize this handbook parallel to the organization of the discipline.

Florence united methodist church tideings 2014 april newsletter ruths raves dear sisters and brothers in christ, one of the promises that i made, both in writing and verbally, when i was ordained in the united methodist church, was that i would itinerate. Part v organization and administration chapter six church property section i. The 2016 book of discipline contains the theology, policies and procedures of the united methodist church. The discipline of the united methodist church is the product of over 200 years of the general conferences of the denominations that now form the united methodist church. Church trials are not uncommon in the united methodist church. The moral confusion of the iowas united methodists. It was originally published in 1784, in the methodist episcopal church, and has been published every four years thereafter following the meeting of the general conference, which passes legislation that is included in the book of discipline. The clear legislative intent of the list of chargeable offenses in paragraph 2702 is to hold pastors accountable for their own personal actions, not the actions of other ordained or lay persons. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016. During the clergy session of the indiana conference of the united methodist church held on may 29, 2014, a written request was made for a decision of law on this question. United methodist glossary of candidacy terms bom library. Ministry matters chargeable offenses and complaints.

A bishop, clergy member of an annual conference 368, local pastor, 14 clergy on honorable or administrative location, or diaconal minister may be tried when charged subject to the statute of limitations in 2702. All references to paragraph numbers are to the book of discipline of the united. In a june 18 statement, 640 signatories invoked paragraph 2702. The iowa annual conference of the united methodist church 2301 rittenhouse st. Bom retirement information missouri conference of the umc. Where appropriate, paragraph numbers from the 2012 book of discipline are noted. From the preamble to the constitution of the united methodist church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church, 2012. It reflects our understanding of the church and of what is expected of its laity and clergy as they seek to be effective witnesses in the world as a part of the whole body of christ.

Paragraph 2 task force report on discontinuation key. The united methodist publishing house nashville, tennessee. From the book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016. Description of south carolina eligibility and plan design.

The discipline as the instrument for setting forth the laws, plan, polity, and process by which united methodists govern themselves remains constant. Board of pension and health benefits report, group insurance section, report number one, paragraphs 19 reads as follows. The penalty phase of the trial began on november 19, 20. Organization and administration regarding judicial administration and addressing chargeable offenses and the statute of limitations, paragraph 2702. The book of discipline of the united methodist church.

Plan umc revised still partly unconstitutional united. Cokesbury has now made available a free online edition of the book of discipline, 2016 edition, limited to view and search capabilities. Paragraph 2702 of the book of discipline of the united methodist church 2012 names child abuse, sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, and sexual harassment as chargeable offenses for both clergy and lay members. Our book editor, neil alexander, is also the publishing house president. However, it is always very important to use the discipline. I am thankful that the united methodist church, unlike many. United methodist officials and official united methodist organizations should feel free to make additional copies of this handbook, in its complete and unedited form. A bishop, clergy member of an annual conference 370, local pastor, 9 clergy on honorable or administrative location, or diaconal minister may be tried when charged subject to the statute of limitations in 2702. Church jury revokes former pastors credentials 11292017 the ministerial credentials of a former beaver county pastor were revoked on monday after he pleaded guilty at the start of a church trial to three charges.

Higher education and ministry committeenew paragraph on call and candidacy. Paragraph 2 of the 2012 united methodist book of discipline describes a foundational process of discovering a congregations identity and mission field. The book of discipline 2016 free edition the northwest. Chargeable offenses and the statute of limitations 2702. Members of the united methodist judicial council pose for a group photograph during their oct. Purposethe church council shall provide for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church. Jury passes guilty verdict on uk superintendent trial.

In trust, that said premises shall be kept, maintained, and disposed of for the benefit of the united methodist church and subject to the usages and the discipline of the united methodist church. Since every congregation is located in a community in some type of transition, every local church is encouraged to study their congregations. Pastor welcomes complaint filed against him by gay couple. The book of discipline is not just about about rules of what it means to be united methodists. Chargeable offenses and the statute of limitations. But since the fuller instruction in the united methodist book of worship authorizes pastors to make appropriate adaptations for the benefit of those who are not prepared to make the christian commitment expressed in our services. This provision is solely for the benefit of the grantee, and the grantor reserves no. Caldwell is a correspondent for united methodist news service. An online version of the book of discipline, 2012 is offered on the cokesbury web site for free.

A bishop, clergy member of an annual conference 370, local pastor,9 clergy on honorable or administrative location. Reverend carpenter is committing sexgender discrimination by refusing to marry two men, an offense that is currently being committed across the entire denomination. Michael heinbaugh properly appointed from august 1, 20 to december 31, 20, as required in paragraph. Permission to use the cross and flame must be obtained from the gcfa. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 202016, part i. It follows similar works for its predecessor denominations. There shall be a council of bishops composed of all the bishops of the united methodist church. According to paragraph 202 of the book of discipline of the united methodist church 2012, the local church is a strategic base from which christians move out to the structures of society. A complaint lodged by john lomperis, the united methodist director with the institute of democracy and religion located in washington, d. The following definitions shall be used in establishing. For specific questions related to the book of discipline, contact asktheumc. Add to the end of the third paragraph, we stand united in declaring our faith that gods grace is available to all, that. The book of discipline of the united methodist church is the product of over.

Human sexuality and the united methodist church amazon s3. The rules of the general conference mention the book editor, the discipline editor or. If a clergyperson is charged with any of these offenses, such. Top 25 ways united methodists dont uphold the book of discipline. According to the discipline, the book editor of the united methodist publishing house is the editor of the discipline. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2008 book. The product of over 200 years of general conferences of the denominations that form the united methodist church, the discipline is the current statement of how united methodists agree to live together. Delegates added to paragraph 2702 disciplinary charges. The function of the local church, under the guidance of the holy spirit, is.

Cokesbury, the retail arm of the united methodist publishing house, sells several versions of the discipline, including an online subscription. This offense was first listed as a separate chargeable offense in the 2000 book of discipline, effective january 1, 2001. Who determines what staff positions are required in the local church. Photo by mike dubose, umns the process which is applied whenever a complaint is filed is found in paragraph 362 of the book of discipline, the collection of united methodist. Free online editions of both the book of discipline and the book of resolutions are available from cokesbury. The book of discipline of the united methodist church is the product of over two hundred years of the general conferences of the denominations that now form the united methodist church. Judicial council rules on apportionment question united. Foundational documents, including the doctrinal statements and the social principles, are found in the what we believe section cokesbury, the retail arm of the united methodist publishing house, sells several versions of the discipline. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2008. The book of discipline of the united methodist church, 2012 errata 4082014. The book of discipline constitutes the law and doctrine of the united methodist church.

To ensure that no annual conference board, agency, committee, commission, or council shall give united methodist funds to any gay caucus or group, or otherwise use. Moreover, its historic and present instructions and guidance are to help guide anyone that is a member of united methodism about living in true discipleship of jesus christ. Keith boyettes oral argument before judicial council. Whereas the united methodist church book of discipline, part vi. What does the united methodist churchs book of discipline. United methodist book of discipline west ohio conference. Church jury revokes former pastors credentials western. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 20. Top 25 ways ive observed united methodist clergy and lay leaders not upholding the book of discipline in its entirety 20122014 edition. The respondent reverend mapfeka was brought before the court to answer charges of immorality based on the united methodist book of discipline paragraph 2702. When a local pastor is charged with an offense under 2702 and desires to. How the united methodist church handles complaints united. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2012.