[UMNS-ALL-NEWS] UMNS# 269-Church members asked for input on paperwork

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Church members asked for input on paperwork 

Jun. 27, 2008     

By United Methodist News Service* 

Over the next three weeks, United Methodists are invited to share their
thoughts on the official paperwork of the church.

The Committee on Official Forms and Records, under the denomination's
General Council on Finance and Administration, is for the first time
asking for input through an electronic public comment system. The
committee is responsible for overseeing the design and content of all
official documentation for the worldwide 11.5 million-member
denomination. 

"The Committee on Official Forms and Records is offering members of The
United Methodist Church an opportunity to weigh in on the look and
content of these forms," said Lisa King, the committee's chairperson.
"Comments and observations will aid the committee in developing more
user-friendly forms and bring the collection of data into the 21st
century."  

The forms include statistical tables, charge conference forms, local
church certificate and membership records, ordination and licensing
certificates, among others.

GCFA, which coordinates finances and safeguards the legal interests and
rights of The United Methodist Church, will e-mail an invitation to the
church's episcopal and annual (regional) conference leaders to join in
the forum.

The survey closes on July 18. To participate, visit
www.gcfa.org/ofrsurvey. 

*This report was based on a news release from the General Council on
Finance and Administration. 

News media contact: Marta Aldrich, Nashville, Tenn., (615) 742-5470 or
newsdesk at umcom.org. 

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United Methodist News Service 
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