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Final Townhall to be held April 2nd after worship.

Final Vote to be held Sun. April 16th after worship (voting will not begin before 11am). 

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Resources to Aid Research into What's Next

FREE METHODIST


​Free Methodist Church  

https://fmcusa.org/

Book of Discipline 

https://fmcusa.org/resources/2019bod


River Conference of Free Methodist Church 

https://theriverconference.org/

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GLOBAL METHODIST


Global Methodist Church  

https://globalmethodist.org/

Transitional Book of Doctrines & Discipline

https://globalmethodist.org/what-we-believe/

East Texas Provisional Annual Conference 

https://etxgmc.org/

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GO INDEPENDENT OR JOIN ANOTHER DENOMINATION

*NOTE: The Board has determined that we will not consider independence as a viable option. We will only consider the Global Methodist and Free Methodist denominations. If you believe the board should consider any other option, you must reach out to a Board member prior to the Town Hall on April 2nd!

https://www.cantonfirstumc.org/go-independent-or-join-another-denomination/


https://www.christianity.com/church/denominations/what-are-non-denominational-churches-meaning-examples.html

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NON SPIRITUAL (BUSINESS) ITEMS TO CONSIDER

Tax exempt status

Clergy recruitment & vetting assistance

Bargaining leverage with – utilities, insurance,

Assistance with - background checks, legal advice

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