Tomorrow the Supreme Court of Oklahoma is going to hear the oral arguments on behalf of two churches that have filed against the Oklahoma Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, as well as arguments made by the conference. This is uncharted territory, and there have been irregularities along the way. Take a few minutes to consider the particulars of what is going on here, its implications for future American jurisprudence, and how it is that one might pray for a resolution in this scenario.

Links:

Final Special Called Conference for OKUMC Agenda - https://okumc-email.brtapp.com/files/annual_conference_files_only/2023+ac/october+2023+called+conference+agenda.pdf

List of disaffiliating and closing churches coming before the OKUMC for approval - https://www.okumc.org/dadata2023

Oklahoma State Courts Network Website for Oct. 5, 2023 hearing - https://oscn.net/news/2309201519/supreme-court-oral-arguments

Livestream of the Oral Arguments on Oct. 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM CDT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0FiJXbI1a8

“Confrontation With A United Methodist Bishop” - https://youtu.be/pd5ck8WxxWk

“Church Of The Servant Wins Dispute Against Oklahoma Annual Conference” - https://youtu.be/s7OV_voIEKM

“Church Litigation - An Interview With Lloyd Lunceford Esq.” - https://youtu.be/hxaB8FFGsk0

“First Church OKC: Examining The Judge's Ruling” - https://youtu.be/VPRvyFv0gCs

“First Church OKC Victorious Against Oklahoma Annual Conference in Court” - https://youtu.be/nHqSq3eABeI

“First Church OKC Disaffiliation Attempts Stymied” - https://youtu.be/tv1WKxgeQKc

“Attempt to Reason on First Church OKC Votes” - https://youtu.be/noouaHF85Dw

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