A denomination-wide leadership body set in motion some changes that will guide The United Methodist Church as it ministers in an uncertain time.
The Connectional Table, which helps decide how United Methodist money is spent, met February 22-26 in Atlanta. Among the discussions:
- A sobering look at denomination finances in the wake of long-term declines in church membership and ongoing disaffiliations by congregations who disagree about the role of LGBTQ people in church life.
- Another round of deep and painful budget cuts is coming, in the 40% range for denomination-wide agencies that already have been substantially trimmed in recent years.
- A proposal for regionalism, giving U.S. conferences the same control over their affairs as United Methodists elsewhere, is moving forward with momentum.
- The Connectional Table itself is looking to streamline from 49 to 31 voting members.
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