The Council of Bishops has noted that Judicial Council Decision 1379 requires that any motion to disaffiliate must to be approved, reach a two thirds majority of the professing members present and voting at the church conference. The lower thresholds to request a transfer of property named in 2548.2 do not apply as a valid vote to request disaffiliation. Nor does it allow local congregations, by themselves, to transfer their property to other denominations. A collection of videos and links as we navigate moving forward. Advocate hosting a pastor or other leader to represent the benefits of staying United Methodist. A The Disaffiliation Plan, found in 2553 of The Book of Discipline, provides a procedure for local churches to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church for "reasons of conscience" surrounding the denomination's position on human sexuality issues. Ask your questions and check out more FAQS. A Term Sheet, which is developed by the GNJ Board of Trustees, is an agreement of the basic terms and conditions of the disaffiliation. This was denied and we were told that the guides would represent the UMC. Can a congregation disaffiliate under paragraph 2548.2 of The Book of Discipline? No. How do you feel about local ghost stories and legends? excerpt from a story by Heather Hahn, assistant news editor, UM News. Only2553relates directly to disaffiliation. The annual conference determines whether and when such transfer may take place. There are other resources that may we may have that have not yet made it to this page. A drastic shift in exit costs The amendment will take effect on the date of disaffiliation. Church court clarifies disaffiliation rules - The United Methodist Church Pastors intent on being part of the GMC may wish to be part of this Conference. A commitment has been made by this team to honor and respect differing theological convictions of congregations and pastors in the continuing United Methodist Church, including in the appointment process. The provisions of 2553 expire on December 31, 2023 and shall not be used after that date. The deadline for your church to be on the agenda for this called annual conference is December 1, and all financial payments must be submitted to the Conference Trustees and the treasurer by December 1. These pathways were identified in the second letter and may be found here. The Trustees took the additional step of receiving feedback from the Connectional Table and reviewing other terms from other annual conferences. Texas Methodist churches vote to leave denomination | The Texas Tribune Take time to review all that weve done together in the North Alabama Conference. If a pastor or a sizeable portion of a congregation makes it clear they would like to leave, dont give up and be a cheerleader for others not to give up either. No. You can also reach out to any of the people listed on this page. No, the timeframe for the administrative board/church council to discern disaffiliation from The United Methodist Church under 2553 has now passed. What is a professing member? The bishops are prepared to pursue this outcomeunder the authority of the Trust Clause should it be required. Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Your district superintendent will work with your congregation at each step of the discernment process.
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