At times like these we call upon each other to remember and renew our covenant with God and with one another as United Methodist Christians. As bishops chosen, consecrated and assigned by the Church, we declare once again our commitment to be faithful to this covenant we have made. As the Council of Bishops we will uphold the Book of Discipline as established by General Conference.
—The United Methodist Council of Bishops

By Sam Hodges (UM Portal)
The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops has released a letter saying its members will enforce the Book of Disciplineagainst clergy who officiate at same-sex unions.

The letter acknowledges “deep disagreements and divisions” within the denomination over the practice of homosexuality, but says bishops are required to enforce church law as recorded in theDiscipline.

By Heather Hahn (UMNS)
While acknowledging the denomination’s “deep disagreements” over homosexuality, the United Methodist Council of Bishops promised to uphold church law banning same-sex unions in a letter released Nov. 11.