...(1) planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, and witness
for persons and families within and without the congregation, including
ministries with children, youth, younger adults, adults, older adults, singles,
families, church school, Christian unity, interfaith relations, social justice
issues, education, evangelism, campus ministry, spiritual formation, religion
and race, community, national and global missions, stewardship, worship, and
communications; ...(5) providing for the proper creation, maintenance, and
disposition of documentary record material of the local church. (See
¶1811.1b); and (6) seeking inclusiveness in all
aspects of its life without regard to race, gender, age, national origin and
handicapping conditions.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20342-LC-244-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference