Commission on a Way Forward
The Commission on a Way Forward was proposed by the Council of Bishops and approved by the 2016 General Conference to do a complete examination and possible revision of every paragraph of the Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and explore options that help to maintain and strengthen the unity of the church.
- Commission on A Way Forward
- Constitutional Amendments Before 2017 Annual Conference
- Constitutional Amendments Text
- Proposed General Book of Discipline (provide feedback to the proposed book)
Additional Articles
- Bishop Gives Overview of United Methodist Struggles
- Conferences React to ‘Way Forward’ on Sexuality
- Bishops in No Rush to Form Sexuality Panel
- Committee Alters GC2016 Rule Recommendation
- Brown Gives Final Address as Bishops’ Leader
- Another Board Removes LBGTQ Clergy Bar
- Commentary: GC2016 will Hear Lumad Plight
- New Program Texts GC2016 News to Africans
- GC2016: When does Africa Get More Bishops?
- New Time Set for GC2016 Prayer Event
- General Conference: Livestream and Photos
- Remaking Denomination’s Map?
- Boards Challenge Others to Remove LGBTQ Bar
- Bishop Coyner’s Advice for GC2016
- Global Ministries Gets $1.5 Million
- GC2016: Supporting Central Conference Clergy
- Shareholders Target Climate Change
- 15 Clergy, Candidates Come Out as Gay
- GC2016: Divestment Debate Continues
- GC2016 Items on Top Court’s Agenda
- GC2016: Keeping Faith with Young Clergy Effort
- AU Graduates Interpret for GC2016
- Analysis: GC2016 Tackling 44-Year Stance on Homosexuality
- Ugandans Join Push for Bishop Accountability
- United Methodists, Episcopalians Meet
- History and Highlights of General Conferences
- Attending General Conference 2016
- Pastor Faces Complaint for Same-Sex Wedding
- Agency will have Twitter Session on Budget
- Bishop Again Officiates at Same-Sex Nuptials
- Africa University Keeps Dream Alive
- Every United Methodist Can Be Part of GC2016
- Wesley Chose People over Policies
- Renewal Agenda on Sexuality, Abortion
- GC2016: Impact of Climate Change
- Watch GC2016 Episcopal Address
- GC2016: Turning Page on New, High-Tech Hymnal
- What Does GC2016 Mean to my Church?
- United Methodists Launch French-Language Portal
- #CTTalks Series on Strategic Directions
- GC2016 Host Committee Welcomes Global Church
- Lesbian Pastor Moves Closer to Church Trial
- Slashed Church Budget Heads to GC2016
- Multi-Campus Church Pastor to Lead Discipleship Ministries
- 60 Days of Prayer for GC2016
- Ecumenical Staff Officer to Retire
- Women by the Numbers at GC2016
- GC2016: Should Bishops have Term Limits?
- Make a Prayer Lantern for GC2016 Climate Vigil
- Top Agency Executives Urge Sizable Budget Cuts
- #CTTalks Begins Series on Human Sexuality
- Promoting ‘Abundant Health’ at GC2016
- Nearing a Malaria Goal Before GC2016
- Board Recommends Married Lesbian as Deacon
- Pre-General Conference Videos Online
- African Bishops Speak Out on Terrorism, Sexuality
- #CTTalks About Christian Conferencing (press release | watch video)
- #CTTalks Begins November Series on Christian Conferencing
- New Voices in Planning General Conference
- North Central Jurisdiction Retains Same Number of Bishops
- NCJ Response to GCFA Press Release
- Could Reorganizing Agencies Boost Church Vitality?
- Effort to Change Funding Rules on Homosexuality
- Fairness of Delegate Allotment Questioned
- Bishops Urged to Adopt Accountability Covenant
- African delegates to gather before GC2016
- Free course on General Conference
- Pre-GC2016 Video on Divestment Gets Pushback
- Liberia Divorce Rule and Connectionalism
- Coalition to African Bishops: Let's Talk
- Discipleship Ministries Board Approves New Hymnal Petition
- Earlier Ordination Favored by Ministry Study Group
- Top Court Reviews Agency Structure Plan
- Connectional Table Launches #CTTalks in Preparation for General Conference 2016
- GCFA Press Release (September 2015)
- NCJ Response to GCFA Release