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Who is on the Transition Team? Leadership Skip Jones - Chair Mark Johnson - Vice Chair Personnel Subcommittee Billy Taylor Chris Amos Crawford Jones Karen Powell Stephen Davis Tommy Gamper Financial Subcommittee Albert Striplin Holly Foster John Story Matt King Wayne Lambert Unity and Communication Subcommittee Brad Robbins Joey Latham Jennifer Bedwell Keith Davis Kristi Johnson Mike Harrell Legal Subcommittee Angela Taylor Chip Cleveland Fred Taylor Louis Colley Rob Riddle Walt Haywood
Voting Process The vote is at 2pm Sunday 2/19 in the Sanctuary. Doors open at 1:30pm, with registration and ballot distribution beginning at that time. Voting will begin shortly after 2pm after words of instruction from our District Superintendent. All professing members (active and inactive) are eligible to vote. This includes ages from those who have been confirmed and up. After the vote has concluded, the ballots will be counted and the final result will be announced to all members remaining in the sanctuary. The results will be posted Sunday evening on our website under the Church Discernment tab.
History of PFUMC and UMC Methodists first gathered to worship in Prattville in 1843 180 years ago First two church buildings were built by Daniel Pratt First service in our current sanctuary Easter Sunday, 1913 Methodism dates back to 1730 when the Wesley brothers began a student small group in England The United Methodist Church was formed in 1968
The Need for Discernment Human sexuality Governance and Accountability Finances Pastoral Pipeline
History of Division in the UMC 1972: The Book of Discipline prohibits self-avowed, practicing homosexuals from being appointed as clergy and also prohibits same-sex marriages in the UMC. 2016: The last regular General Conference becomes so heated over this topic that a special session is called. 2019: Special session votes 53% to 47% to retain the existing prohibitions in the Book of Discipline. Post-2019: Bishops in the Western Jurisdiction issue a statement that they would not enforce the Book of Discipline as it is written.
History of Division in the UMC Post-2019: A group of traditionalists, centrists and progressives bring forth a compromise called the Protocol for Reconciliation and Grace through Separation to split the UMC into 2 denominations without an exit penalty. Vote was anticipated for the 2020 General Conference. 2020, 2021, 2022 The 2020 General Conference is postponed three times. It is now scheduled for late spring of 2024.
Paragraph 2553 Provides a means for churches to disaffiliate while keeping their property as long as they followed the prescribed process and satisfy financial commitments. In the Alabama-West Florida Conference, we must pay any unpaid apportionments for the 12 months prior to disaffiliation and an additional 12-24 months of apportionments. PFUMC cost to disaffiliate under this paragraph is estimated to be $518,154.17.
Paragraph 2553 Paragraph 2553 expires in December of 2023. There is a motion to be voted on by our Alabama-West Florida Conference in June of 2023 that would allow disaffiliations into 2025. Our Bishop has asked all our conference churches to wait until after the 2024 General Conference to discern the next steps for their respective churches.
Church Property and the UMC All UMC churches own their property but hold it in trust for the UMC for the benefit of the entire denomination. The deeds to the property include a trust clause that provides that property is held in trust for the benefit of the UMC and cannot be sold or transferred by the local church. Paragraph 2553 allows churches to disaffiliate while keeping their property.
Impact on Pastors Based on our vote and our pastors personal decisions, there may be a change in pastoral leadership whether we choose to remain or choose to disaffiliate.
Options Going Forward We currently have 4 options available to our church (discussed in more detail next). With all 4 options, WE REMAIN METHODIST.
Remain UMC Theology: Our theology stays the same and we continue to be governed by the Book of Discipline. Governance: We are governed at a high level by a structure of Bishops, Judicial Council, and General Conference, which govern Annual Conferences and District Superintendents. Apportionments: The Annual Conference sets apportionments using a formula. Our 2023 apportionments are $93,404. Property: We hold our property in trust for the UMC.
Remain UMC Pastoral Appointments: Bishops make the appointments with input from the pastor and the local church. Pastoral appointments in the conference are made from within the conference. Other: Our local Trustees Committee determines how our church buildings are used and what takes place on our campus. We cannot be forced to allow same-sex marriages. Also, our local SPRC and Finance Committees have the final say on compensation for pastors assigned to our church.
Global Methodist Church Theology: GMC is operating under a Transitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline, which has similar language to our UMC Book of Discipline prohibiting same-sex marriages and ordination of self-avowed, practicing homosexual clergy. Governance: Similar to UMC but with fewer Bishops and Bishops are not appointed for life. Presiding Elders pastor local churches. Apportionments: Set at 6.5% of the church s operating income. Property: Local church property belongs to the local church.
Global Methodist Church Pastoral Appointments: Bishops and Presiding Elders make appointments, with input from the local church.
Free Methodist Church Theology: FMC has its Book of Discipline, which has similar language to our UMC Book of Discipline prohibiting same-sex marriages and ordination of self- avowed, practicing homosexual clergy. Governance: FMC has 3 bishops in the US elected every 4 years. Apportionments: Set by a formula and capped at $180,000. Property: Local church retains its property.
Free Methodist Church Pastoral Appointments: Placements are determined by the Conference and the local church.
Independent Methodist Theology: No required structure. Most churches continue to follow the UMC Book of Discipline. Governance: Church committees serve in the leadership roles. Apportionments: None. Property: Local church property belongs to the local church. Pastoral Appointments: If in a network, the network may provide a pool of candidates but the local church is ultimately responsible for pastoral placement.
Next Steps The Vote On Sunday, February 19th at 2pm, Prattville FUMC will vote on whether we are remaining with the UMC or disaffiliating from the UMC. At this time, we are only making that decision of remaining or disaffiliating. We are not choosing to affiliate with the Global Methodist Church, the Free Methodist Church or to become an Independent Methodist Church with this vote. A vote to remain or a vote to disaffiliate does not change the fact that we are a Methodist church we remain Methodist in all four options available to us.
Next Steps If We Vote to Remain with UMC Financial Impact No disaffiliation costs. Legal Impact none Personnel Impact - If our congregation votes to remain in the UMC, when the conference conducts its annual springtime review of appointments, it will take into account the needs and desires of our church, the conference, and our pastors (if they are staying in the UMC) before deciding whether our pastors will remain at Prattville FUMC or be reappointed elsewhere. If our pastors decide to leave the UMC, then new appointments would be made by the conference, based on availability of pastors.
Next Steps If We Vote to Leave UMC If we vote to disaffiliate, we would remain United Methodists until May 2023. If we vote to disaffiliate, the Transition Team will lead the church in considering the next steps and whether we choose to affiliate with the Global Methodist Church, the Free Methodist Church or choose to become an Independent Methodist Church. This process will take some time.
Next Steps If We Vote to Leave UMC Financial Impact - Once we have submitted a signed application for disaffiliation, the Alabama-West Florida Conference Trustees would then determine the apportionments piece of the cost owed to the UMC. The current projected estimate is $518,154.17 but that number could go up or down depending on action by the Conference Trustees. We also estimate local costs of roughly $30,000 for legal, accounting and miscellaneous fees. The current estimated total cost of disaffiliation is $550,000. We would seek a revolving line of credit from a local bank for the full amount of disaffiliation plus several months of operating expenses. We would plan to repay this line of credit via 1) the monthly budgeted allocation for such expenses (apportionments, salaries, etc.) and 2) a campaign for pledges to pay off the line of credit (much like our recent building/ remodeling capital campaign).
Next Steps If We Vote to Leave UMC Legal Impact We would need to legally change our name from Prattville First United Methodist Church to some other name (depending on whether we affiliate with another denomination or choose to become independent). Property deeds would need to be transferred into our new name and articles of incorporation prepared. It will also be necessary to prepare and adopt by-laws that would govern our new church. Personnel Impact - If our congregation votes to disaffiliate, the Personnel Subcommittee of the Transition Team will begin to study personnel matters for other denominations under consideration and provide pertinent inputs to the Transition Team and SPRC. At the same time, the SPRC will work with our current pastors according to their desires.
Question #1: We have heard about a Transition Team. Who are the members of this committee and what is the structure of the committee?
Question #2: Can you please give a basic overview of the three resolutions passed at the most recent Southeast Jurisdictional Conference?
Question #3: If we disaffiliate, can we still use the UMC hymnal, The Upper Room, and UMC teaching materials?
Question #5: Does disaffiliation affect our ability to sponsor seminary students?
Question #6: What training for our staff would we lose if we disaffiliate?
Question #7: At the meeting with Dr. Lester Spencer, we were told that John Wesley himself inserted the "Trust Clause" but the Global Methodists would not have a trust clause. We were also told that Global Methodist as a denomination would not support higher education institutions, but local churches could decide on their own to do so. Both of these are fundamental Methodist tenets. Do we know of any other fundamental Methodist tenets that Global Methodist will discard?
Question #8: Have any motions been announced for the 2024 General Conference which would change the current lack of accountability of bishops who do not adhere to the UMC s doctrine and Book of Discipline, will not apply the Book of Discipline to ensure only the church s doctrine is taught in UMC churches, and or refuse to discipline those who violate church doctrine? If no, when will motions for General Conference be announced?
Question #9: Is The United Methodist Church changing its theology in 2024 to renounce the Bible s authority or deny the Trinity?
Question #10: How many UMC churches have disaffiliated?
Question #11: The Bishop has asked churches in the AWF annual conference to wait until the 2024 General Conference because there is a motion to vote at our AWF annual conference in June of 2023 to allow disaffiliations into 2025. Why not wait?
Question #12: Following the research and meetings of the Transition Team in the church, will they offer a recommendation to the congregation on how to vote on the 19th? They would have a lot more understanding than the normal member of the church to help guide our decision.
Question #13: It seems as if we have pushed a lot of information about why we should leave the UMC. At Town Halls, we talk about what is wrong and why leaving is the best option and now we are having a meeting with the GMC voices. My two part question is: A) Why have we not had a class or town hall about pro-inclusion and the Biblical case for same-sex marriage? I m sure it could be enlightening for those who might have questions. B) Why have we not included having voices from the BeUMC come and give a talk? I went to hear them talk at Huntingdon and it was very inspiring, uplifting and Holy Spirit filled.
Question #14: We want to hear from our ministers and how they view the future of our church and the best way forward. No one at PFUMC knows more about what is happening in the UMC (and beyond) than them and their input is invaluable. Will they be around to lead if we vote NO or YES on 19 Feb.?
Question #15: Have our pastors announced their plans if we stay or go?
February 26th Whether we vote to remain with the UMC or to disaffiliate, we will still be worshipping our awesome God together as a congregation on Sunday, February 26th. Our legacy here in Prattville already 180 years strong will continue. Whatever we decide, let s all be in church on the 26th to begin to move forward as one body in Christ to carry out our mission statement, which is to multiply disciples of Jesus Christ who worship, grow, and serve for the transformation of the world.
