Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church 2016 Journal F
SECTION F RESOLUTIONS BEFORE THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTION ON HISTORICAL SITE RECOGNITION- ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS Submitted by Faulk Landrum, Archives & History Whereas, the St. Paul United Methodist Church, Port Arthur, Texas, in the Southeast District of the Texas Conference has completed all conditions and requirements for recognition as a United Methodist Historic site, and Whereas, St. Paul United Methodist Church of Port Arthur has submitted all required documents to the General Council on Archives & History and to the Archives & History Committee of the Texas Annual Conference, Therefore, The Texas Conference Committee on Archives & History moves the adoption of this resolution to grant Methodist Historic Site status to St. Paul United Methodist Church of Pt. Arthur. F - 1
PROPOSAL ON TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE STANDING RULES By Rev. Paul Kethley Section 4. NOMINATIONS II. Quadrennium Nominations F. Persons may be nominated from the floor of the Annual Conference. The nominator will indicate which person from the Nominating Committee s report is to be replaced by the nominee. Substitute nominations should be in the same category of inclusivity as the person in maintain or expand the diversity of the Nominations Committee s report. Votes on substitute nominees will be made individually prior to the vote on the full report. F - 2
RESOLUTION ON UNITY Submitted by Ben Trammel & Nathan Bledsoe Whereas the world in which we are called to live and share the Gospel is one that is increasingly polarized and fractured; people seem to be less and less able to speak to one another meaningfully and gracefully across differences. Whereas as United Methodist Christians called to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, we seek to encourage deep and meaningful dialogue, as well as learning, growth, and relationshipbuilding across theological and ideological boundaries. Whereas the Bishop, Cabinet, and Conference leadership are to be commended for organizing the Bishop s Conclave in 2015. Many found that it was both an opportunity for learning as a large group and, more importantly, it inspired authentic conversations between colleagues far beyond the actual event. Whereas the entire body of the Texas Annual Conference engage in opportunities for learning, growth and conversation that push and stretch us. It is through authentic engagement that unity is maintained and discipleship occurs Therefore be it resolved that we call upon our leadership Through the Core Leadership Team to continue to address issues that are sensitive and divisive, including but not limited to human sexuality, by fostering regular, intentional opportunities for learning, conversation, and fellowship. There be it finally resolved that attendees of those learning opportunities intentionally seek out conversation with people of different viewpoints and opinions. F - 3
PROPOSAL ON VACATION POLICY FOR CLERGY Submitted by Board of Ministry Texas Conference Board of Ordained Ministry Vacation Policy for Clergy This Vacation Policy for Clergy is to standardize clergy vacations across the Conference. The policy is for clergy appointed within the bounds of the Texas Conference. NOTE: Years of service (under appointment) refer to years of service in an Annual Conference(s) of The United Methodist Church, not years of service in the local church to which the clergy is appointed. For every week s vacation, a paid Sunday off is included. (1) FULL-TIME LOCAL PASTORS in process, attending the four-week Course of Study (2) FULL-TIME CLERGY (Full Members, (Includes Student Local Pastors) 5 years or less 2 weeks paid 5 years or less 2 weeks paid 1 week paid (3) FULL-TIME CLERGY (Full Members, (Includes Student Local Pastors) 5 years + I day through completion of 9th year 3 weeks paid 2 weeks paid (4) FULL-TIME CLERGY (Full Members, (5) FULL-TIME CLERGY (Full Members, 10 years + 1 day through completion of 14 th year 4 weeks paid 3 weeks paid 15 years or more 5 weeks paid 3 weeks paid Time used for Continuing Education, Spiritual formation and Course of Study as defined by the Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church and according to the rules set by the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, shall not be considered as vacation time or used in lieu of vacation time. Vacation time is calculated on a conference year basis (7/1-6/30). Vacation time not used in on year cannot be carried into the next year. There will be no pay in lieu of unused vacation time. F - 4