The 2016 United Methodist Book of Discipline charges the General Commission on United Methodist Men with the “primary oversight for the coordination and resourcing of men’s ministry with The United Methodist Church.” (paragraph 2302)
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What’s new with UMM in our Conference?
The Desert Southwest Conference United Methodist Men group has entered into an Affiliate Program with SAWs (Servants at Work) a 501 C (3) organized in Indiana. The DSC United Methodist Men operate as a 501 C (3) in Arizona, Nevada, and California. Collaboratively they provide free, ADA compliant, DisAbility Ramps to qualified low-income clients throughout the Desert Southwest Conference. This ministry seeks volunteers and donations from men’s ministry groups, churches, foundations, companies, civic groups, and individuals.
Annual conferences to raise funds for Survivor Trust Fund
Pending court approval of a settlement agreement in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) bankruptcy case, United Methodists have agreed to contribute $30 million to a $3 billion Survivor Trust Fund that will receive contributions from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA),...
United Methodists reach settlement in Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Case
The following press release was originally published by United Methodist Communications on December 21, 2021, at https://www.umc.org/en/content/united-methodists-reach-settlement-in-boy-scouts-bankruptcy-case. United Methodist leaders have reached a settlement in the...
Churches advised to oppose BSA bankruptcy plan
That committee continues to negotiate but is advising United Methodist churches to vote against approving the current plan, given a deadline looms for submitting votes.
Congregations Encouraged to Vote No on BSA Bankruptcy Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2021 Congregations Encouraged to Vote No on BSA Bankruptcy Plan A United Methodist Ad Hoc Committee is encouraging congregations to vote against a proposed Boy Scouts of America (BSA) reorganization plan, following months of...
Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
How can we confirm whether our church was a Chartered Organization? Your District Superintendent has a list of churches that the Conference is aware of as holding or previously holding a charter with BSA. However, the list may not be an exhaustive list. Please consult...
