United Methodist leaders and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have reached an agreement about new Affiliation and Facility Use Agreements between congregations, scouting units and the BSA. Bishop John Schol, who chairs the UMC Leadership Team, announced the completion …

UM leaders confirm commitments to survivors at BSA hearing
Catholics also reach agreement On March 14, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) confirmation hearing began to approve the reorganization plan following the BSA filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2020. That filing came after a wave of individual …

United Methodists extend BSA charters through June 2022
United Methodist leaders have reached an agreement with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to extend existing UMC-sponsored Scouting charters through June 30, 2022 to provide for uninterrupted ministry with young people through Scouting…

United Methodists reach settlement in Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Case
United Methodist leaders have reached a settlement in the matter of the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) pending bankruptcy proceedings. Upon final court approval, the settlement would resolve any claims of sexual abuse that may have occurred…