Announcements related to the Discernment Process for Closure and Separation
All announcements concerning the discernment process that are announced via email and from the pulpit will also be posted to this page of our website. They are listed in order of publication. Please click on the pdf tile to open the document. New announcements are marked with a gold star.
Report on General Conference
This info was shared at a congregational meeting on May 23, 2024
List of Professing Members
If you believe that you are a member of MUMC and plan to vote in the church conference, please verify that your name is present in this document.
"Here I Stand, I Can Do No Other?"
This pdf contains a scriptural discernment paper written by Rev. David McManus. It was made available on May 23, 2024 at the Report on General Conference meeting.
MUMC Enters Discernment Process
This pdf contains the Discernment Process Announcement from Church Council on May 26, 2024.
Discernment Process Meetings and Dates
This pdf contains a church council announcement concerning an Approved Discernment Process with meeting dates and a question and answer section on July 14, 2024.
Discernment Process Info 8/1/2024
This pdf contains a copy of the "From the Pastor" article in the August newsletter. The article is written to clear up some points of confusion about the process and its timing.
Announcment from SC Conference Board of Trustees on 8/5/2024
This pdf contains an announcement made on the Conference website concerning the Closure and Separation process. The process will continue for one more cycle.
Checklist for Closure and Separation in 2025
This pdf contains detailed information about the closure and separation process as set forth by the SC Conference Board of Trustees.
Results from Discussion Group 1
This pdf contains answers to survey questions asked during the meeting and questions that were asked.
Results from Discussion Group 2
This pdf contains answers to survey questions asked during the meeting.
Final Town Hall Scheduled. Info on Church Conference Vote
This pdf contains a letter from the discernment committee announcing the date of the final Town Hall meeting and when the church council vote will be able to take place.
Estimate of Cost to Separate from The UMC
This pdf contains the estimate of cost presented at the final town hall meeting on October 10, 2024.
Judicial Council decision 1512
This pdf contains the decision of the Judicial Council (our supreme court) on whether paragraph 2549 can be used to allow churches to leave The UMC. The decision was "no."
Statement from Bishop Fairley and Chair of Trustees for the SC Conference.
This pdf contains the statement released on 10/29/2024 that ended the closure and separation process. MUMC will no longer be able to proceed with a vote.
A Letter to Bishop Fairley from the Church Council
This pdf a letter dated 10/29/2024 indicating that the Church Council of MUMC has determined that MUMC will no longer make apportionment payments.
A Letter to the Congregation from the Church Council
This pdf contains a letter dated 10/29/2024 to the congregation from the Church Council. It announces the judicial council decision, the statement from the Bishop, the end of the closure and separation process, and actions that the Church Council had taken in response.