WebApr 19, 2024 · A Church in revolt. On April 18th, the Executive Committee of the Church Council at Mt. Bethel UMC in Marietta, Georgia (part of the North Georgia Annual … WebFeb 4, 2024 · Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson’s response will be closely watched by people on all sides of the issue. “The bishop has repeatedly said that she would uphold the Book of Discipline,” said Jeff Jernigan, a lay delegate to General Conference. “But how this issue is handled will be very telling. Many of us who care about the church hope that ...
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WebSep 16, 2024 · Although Bishop Haupert-Johnson appointed a new senior pastor, Steven Usry, to Mt. Bethel as of July 1, Usry has been refused access to the church property by the entrenched leadership. After weeks of acrimonious allegations flung in both secular and church media by the congregation and the conference, the two parties entered mediation … WebJul 13, 2016 · North Central Jurisdiction: The Rev. Laurie Haller (West Michigan Conference) was elected bishop on the 13th ballot. Bishop-elect Haller comes to the episcopacy from service as senior pastor of First … bioluminescent jellyfish videos
Mt. Bethel files formal complaints against Methodist leadership
WebDear Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson:We, the laity of the North Georgia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, respectfully call on you to refrain from making disruptive clergy reappointments that neither local … WebSep 7, 2024 · A series of complaints filed by the Mt. Bethel UMC Executive Committee against Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson have been dismissed by the SEJ Committee on … WebMay 11, 2024 · May 10, 2024 UM News. People across Georgia opened the Sunday edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 9 to see a full-page advertisement from a group of North Georgia laity seeking answers from their bishop. “An Open Letter to Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson” is from a group identifying as United Methodist Laity for … daily paper reflective grey jachin pants