Tag: UMC constitution
UMC ratifies all four amendments
By a significant majority, annual conference members worldwide ratified four constitutional amendments as the church shifts toward greater equality and inclusion.
Regionalization passes overwhelmingly
The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has announced that the four constitutional amendments, including the amendment focused on regionalization, have been ratified and certified, with over 90%… Continue Reading Regionalization passes overwhelmingly
Voters prepare to ratify amendments
This article summarizes three of the four proposed UMC constitutional amendments that eligible voting members will vote to ratify at the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference.
We can do this!
In this op-ed, Rev. Kevin Smalls says voting yes on Ballot #3 will make necessary changes to the United Methodist Constitution and strengthen the church’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist church.
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.
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