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For those who have heard that two bishops of the UMC have proposed a plan to schism the denomination while trying to maintain some level of connectionalism, here are two good analyses. The plan is the product of Bishops Scott Jones and David Bard. It is proposed for next year's general conference to enacted (or not) by a simple majority vote. The plan envisions “two or three self-governing” denominations being birthed from United Methodism.
First the United Methodist News Service release is here.
Second, "Thoughts on the Bard-Jones Plan," by Chris O'Ritter.
Third, "The Bard-Jones Plan: 'Cooperative Separation',” by David F. Watson.
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