Whereas, The United Methodist Church and its predecessor churches have been
charter founding members fo the World Council of
churches (WCC); and
...Whereas, United Methodist delegates in leadership positions among the 330 member churches continue to make significant contributions to this worldwide body, and the General Conference and Council of Bishops have continued to offer strong commitment for the WCC; and,
Whereas, we eagerly look forward to the 1998 VIII Assembly of the World Council of Churches; celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding, in Harare, Zimbabwe, on September 10-22, 1998, on the theme Turn to God: Rejoice in Hope, in which United Methodists will participate;
Therefore, be it resolved, that the 1996 General Conference of The United
Methodist Church reaffirms its membership in and support of the World Council
of Churches, in accordance with the 1988 1992 Book
of Discipline (¶ 2402.3).
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21077-IC-R218-U
1996 United Methodist General Conference