What should United Methodist congregations know about disaffiliation …
Mar 29, 2022 · UMC congregations considering disaffiliation must follow specific processes, including church conferences and financial obligations, reflecting on the reasons and implications.
What's New for GC 2024 Part 2: Disaffiliation | UMC.org
Petition 21023 from Brad Berner of Amite City, Louisiana (p. 1355), allows for disaffiliation when congregations are disturbed by the existence of ongoing discernment and any actions taken regarding human sexuality by the 2024 General Conference. …
do hereby withdraw my membership in The United ____________________, for the purpose of joining another. Signed: ________________________________. Witness: _______________________________. State of Texas County of ______________________________. Before me, on this day personally appeared _________________________, whose name is subscribed to ...
Part 5: Ending disaffiliation | UMC.org - The United Methodist Church
Part 5 of "The UMC Really Is" discusses the process and implications of ending disaffiliation, focusing on church unity and resolution strategies.
This completed form must be submitted by email from the Church’s designated contact person/s identified below and with “[Church’s Name] – Disaffiliation Information Form” in the subject line and sent to the following individuals: Sarah Jenkins – Conference Chancellor. o [email protected].
Part 1: Congregational Guide to Disaffiliation. The Governing Body (church council/leadership team) of your congregation has made a formal request to the District Superintendent to explore disaffiliation from the United Methodist Church. This guide outlines the process and requirements.
Disaffiliation Process and Information - wnccumc.org
Churches that wish to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church should submit a letter requesting disaffiliation signed by 2-3 church officers to their District Superintendent (i.e., trustees, church council chair, finance, S/PPRC, etc.)
First, supporting congregations who, after a time of careful and prayerful churchwide discernment, seek to disaffiliate from the UMC and the Mountain Sky Conference for reasons of conscience as outlined in paragraph 2553 of the UMC Book of Discipline.
Disaffiliation Discernment | United Methodist Church of Greater …
A discernment process – the process, steps and answers to your questions about disaffiliation. Board of Trustees term sheet – the outline of the terms, payments and requirements for disaffiliation to be completed before a congregation may disaffiliate. FAQ about Disaffiliation from the UMC and GNJ.
Disaffiliation is a process described in ¶2553 that allows a congregation to leave The United Methodist Church under very limited circumstances, namely: “for reasons of conscience regarding a change in the requirements and provisions of The Book of Discipline related to the practice of homosexuality or the ordination or marriage of self-avowed p...