Discernment Process News Today

A meeting at the states largest United Methodist congregation to discuss breaking away from the denomination has been postponed by an Arkansas Conference official, leaving uncertain the date for a straw poll on the topic.

Arkansas Bishop Gary Mueller rejected Central United Methodist Churchs attempt to enter a discernment process "regarding possible disaffiliation," telling the Fayetteville congregation in a letter Friday its "vague" initial resolution was flawed and "will not be further considered."