3.(a) Larger parish-- a number of congregations working together using a
parish-wide Administrative Parish Council, or
Administrative Board and Council on Ministries, and other
committees...(e) Enlarged charge--two or more congregations, ...There
may be a cCharge Administrative
Council, or Administrative Board and Council on Ministries,
and necessary committees....(j) Shared facilities--two or more United
Methodist congregations...The congregations may enter into a covenant which
ensures mutual representation on such bodies as Administrative
Church Council, Administrative Board, Council on
Ministries, Board of Trustees,...
In order to support the covenant relationship and to ensure the autonomy of the
local congregations, the congregations shall identify liaison persons who will
represent the local congregations in their respective Administrative
Board- Church Council sessions.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20649-LC-206.3-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference