Missouri Net News [link removed] Cautions and Actions During Pandemic
Missouri Bishop Bob Farr issued a statement today relating to worship and social distancing, upcoming Conference events, isolation and self-care. To read is statement go to [link removed] [link removed]. To view a video of Bishop Farr and Director of Connectional Ministries Kim Jenne discussing these topics go to [link removed] [link removed].
[link removed] Bishops Ask for Postponement of General Conference
The Executive Committee of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has asked for the postponement of the 2020 General Conference, set to begin in six weeks, because of the new Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic. In a letter to Kim Simpson, Chairperson of Commission on the General Conference and Rev. Gary W. Graves, Secretary of the General Conference, the bishops cited travel restrictions to the US and possibility of potential spread of the virus and quarantine as the main reasons for seeking the postponement. This is not a notice of postponement, but rather a request to consider postponement. To read a press release regarding this request from the Council of Bishops go to [link removed] [link removed].
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