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Who can use the Cross and Flame?

The phrase "Official United Methodist agency" has been defined by the Judicial Council of The United Methodist Church in Decision 828 as any organization defined as an agency under ¶¶701.1 and 701.2 of The 2004 Book of Discipline.  United Methodist Local churches, districts, conferences, and general agencies, may use the Cross and Flame without authorization from GCFA, except where it is for a commercial purpose.
Organizations (official and unofficial) intending to use the Cross and Flame for a
commercial purpose, must seek and obtain permission from:

Other Questions
.If you have any questions, concerns, or difficulty, in determining the official status of your organization, please feel free to contact GCFA - Legal Department, 1 Music Circle North, Nashville, TN 37203.  You may call Anthony Velázquez at 615-369-2334, or e-mail him.  The Legal Department fax number is 866-246-2516

 

 

 

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