Judicial Council
General Church
Commentary: Two decisions, one a danger
The former president of the United Methodist Judicial Council analyzes the court’s rulings on the Traditional Plan legislation and the disaffiliation legislation.
Judicial Council
Chart of top court's rulings on GC2019 legislation
Read a summary of decisions by the Judicial Council on petitions passed during the special called General Conference. Downloadable PDF.
General Church
Court rulings escalate talk of church split
The Judicial Council upheld much of the Traditional Plan and cleared the way for congregations to leave with their property.
General Conference
Court OKs part of Traditional Plan, exit plan
However, United Methodist Judicial Council rules that some key parts of denomination-wide plan are still unconstitutional.