Petition Text: 21986-MN-527.1-D

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By virtue of their election and consecration bishops are members of the Council of Bishops and are bound in special covenant with all other bishops. In keeping with this covenant, bishops fulfill their servant leadership and express their mutual accountability. The Council of Bishops is a faith community of mutual trust and concern responsible for the faith development and continuing well being of its members.

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Petition Text: 21986-MN-527.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference