Text of: 31722-HE-NonDis-O

Whereas, clergy families may experience severe tensions that sometimes lead to marital separation and/or divorce; and

Whereas, clergy and their spouses in such situations may need mediation and counseling and may not seek it voluntarily; and

Whereas, clergy spouses are often vulnerable in such situations, being unaware of provisions in The United Methodist Book of Discipline and the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church; and

Whereas, spouses may need assistance in obtaining guidance, support and temporary housing; and

Whereas, members of the Board of Ordained Ministries and the Cabinet encounter situations in which assistance is needed,

Therefore be it resolved that each annual conference study and make available to families of clergy an explanation of the requirements for clergy and the rights of spouses during a marital separation or divorce, in accordance with the Book of Discipline and the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits.

 

 

 

 

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