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).
Resources to Aid Research into What's Next
FREE METHODIST
Free Methodist Church
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
Transitional Book of Doctrines & Discipline
https://globalmethodist.org/what-we-believe/
East Texas Provisional Annual Conference
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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/
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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