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Dear Colleagues in Ministry,
 
This urgent letter and attached document are being sent to you as a pastor or leader in your congregation. As you should already be aware, the lawsuits and bankruptcy of the Boy Scouts of America are very difficult for all involved.
 
Please take the time to read the attached information. If your congregation charters a scouting unit, you may receive a Disclosure Statement Package. It is essential that if you receive this packet of materials, you do nothing with the documents other than read them at this time.
 
In consultation with the Ad Hoc Committee and our legal experts for The United Methodist Church, I ask you to simply hold the paperwork until you receive further instructions. Over the next several weeks, our chancellors, treasurer and I will make recommendations on how to complete the forms. We also will supply information about any vote that may need to be taken.
 
In addition, I will work with your District Superintendents so they can provide you with any help needed to complete this process.
 
Again, do not sign any documents at this time. This is extremely important as they are legal documents.
 
Blessings,
 
Cynthia Moore-Koikoi
Resident Bishop
 

Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference
Bishop@wpaumc.org | 724.776.1499
bsabankruptcyupdateattachment-2021-10-12.pdf