Plan “UMC” is unconstitutional

by Art McClanahan May 4, 2012

Incoming Council of Bishops president Bishop Ken Carter receives the gavel from Bishop Bruce Ough.

Plan “UMC” is unconstitutional. The Judicial Council overturned the newly-adopted structure of the denomination, as announced on Friday afternoon. Detail is contained in decision no. 1210.

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