Tag: constitutional amendments
The case for regionalization
Eligible voting members at the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference will vote on several amendments to the United Methodist Constitution, including a package of legislation focused on worldwide regionalization.
We need to build a foundation of love
In this op-ed, Rev. Kristi Hintz says voting yes to add “gender” and “ability” to Paragraph 4, Article 4 (Ballot #2) of the United Methodist Constitution is an opportunity to… Continue Reading We need to build a foundation of love
Let’s build the church of the future
In this op-ed, Rev. Elizabeth Hurd believes the proposed constitutional amendment package on regionalization (Ballot #1) allows us to be proactive about our future and recommends eligible voting members to… Continue Reading Let’s build the church of the future
When clarity is kindness
In this op-ed, Rev. Jeremy Wicks says eligible voting members should vote yes on the proposed constitutional amendment to Paragraph 35, Article IV (Ballot #4), because it focuses on clarity,… Continue Reading When clarity is kindness
Every single vote matters
At the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference, lay and clergy members will vote on several UMC constitutional amendments that seek to move the denomination toward greater equity.