13 Apr National Conference Preview Meetings

Five in-person meetings and one online meeting will be held in early May to discuss the upcoming US National Conference (July 11-14 in Fort Wayne, Ind.). Bishop Todd Fetters will lead the meetings. These gatherings are open to anyone, but UB ministers and lay delegates are strongly encouraged to attend.

Attendees will get a preview of about 30 proposals for revising the United Brethren Discipline. A representative from the Human Reproduction Task Force will explain their proposals for revising the Discipline with statements on abortion, family planning, reproductive technologies, adoption, foster care, and related issues. The preview meetings will give people a first-look at the proposals and an opportunity to discuss them in advance of the business meeting on July 12.

For those who can’t attend one of the regional meetings, we’ll have a virtual meeting on May 15 via Zoom. You’ll receive a sign-in link before the meeting.

Please register using this link.

Locations and Times

Monday, May 1: Sunfield, Mich.
Sunfield UB Church
8436 W. Grand Ledge Highway, Sunfield, MI 48890
Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, May 3: Fort Wayne, Ind.
Emmanuel Community Church
12222 US Highway 24 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Sunday, May 7: Lancaster, Ohio
Lancaster UB Church
1125 Pleasantville Road, Lancaster, OH 43130
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Monday, May 8: Chambersburg, Pa.
King Street Church
162 E King St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 9: Franklin, Pa.
Atlantic Avenue UB Church
160 Atlantic Ave, Franklin, PA 16323
Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Monday, May 15: Virtual via Zoom
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Later in April, the proposals and other information will be available for download at this address. You’re encouraged to look it over and bring it to the meeting.