Petition Text: 20912-MN-319-D

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Add a new ¶ 319:

1. Diaconal ministers shall be authorized to conduct non-sacramental services, i.e., funerals, weddings, memorial services, interments, dedications.

2. The diaconal minister is accountable to the senior minister where he/she is appointed, or the senior minister of his/her charge conference if appointed beyond the local church, for such functions.

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Petition Text: 20912-MN-319-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference