1.2 Special Session 2023 Organizational Resolutions
The official agenda, proceedings, vote, and minutes are taking place digitally for the Called Special Session of the Dakotas Conference. Therefore, Section 7: Rules of Order, as published in the 2022 Official Journal of the Dakotas Conference, will be replaced with the following procedures for this virtual session:
1. The online agenda is the official agenda. All requests for personal points of privilege should be emailed to the agenda coordinator, Duane Coates (dcoates@yahoo.com) at least 24 hours in advance.
2. The session will be a webinar format. Members’ presence will be noted by logging in on their individual device with an assigned number
3. Voting will take place electronically through the polling feature, within the webinar platform.
4. Voice—questions, clarifications—of the members will take place through chat feature within the webinar platform. Speeches for or against will take place using audio or the microphone in Zoom webinar.
a. Chat moderators will bring questions and speaking requests to the attention of the presiding officer.
b. When posting a question or item that needs clarification, please state concisely and clearly your question or concern, and refer to the agenda item.
c. Members can request permission to speak to the body or may be requested to speak by the presiding officer. Speakers, when recognized must turn on their audio. Please state your name, church or agency, and if you are speaking for or against the legislation.
d. Speeches will be limited to two minutes in length.
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Section 2: Northeast District Disaffiliation Resolutions
2.1 Cavalier United Methodist Church
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Church: Cavalier Trinity
Date Process Initiated
Church Conference date
Church Conference Vote Summary
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula)
Buildings
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 7-12
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Trinity United Methodist Church, Cavalier, North Dakota
WHEREAS Trinity United Methodist in Cavalier North Dakota, in the Northeast District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on April 26, 2023, a church conference was convened, and 90% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for Trinity United Methodist in Cavalier, North Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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December 31,2022
April
26, 2023
Yes: 60 No: 1
Yes: 57 No: 6
Membership list approval
Motion to Disaffiliate
$17,873.30
$3,513.66
$11,599.62
October
and Land holdings Church, parsonage, cemetery Other special circumstances One excluded endowment fund Official Disaffiliation Date
31, 2023
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2.2 Crystal United Methodist Church
Church: Crystal United Methodist Church
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Date Process Initiated
Church Conference date
Church Conference Vote Summary
March 2, 2023
May 31, 2023
Membership list approval Yes: 5 No: 0
Motion to Disaffiliate Yes: 5 No: 0
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula)
Buildings and Land holdings Church
Other special circumstances
Official Disaffiliation Date
October 1, 2023
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 14-19
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Crystal United Methodist Church, Crystal, North Dakota
WHEREAS the United Methodist in Crystal North Dakota, in the Northeast District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on May 31, 2023, a church conference was convened, and 100% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for the United Methodist Church in Crystal, North Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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$5,789.34
$322.17
$6,315.01
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2.3 Garden City United Methodist Church
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Church: Garden City
Date Process Initiated
Church Conference date
Church Conference Vote Summary
April 28, 2023
June 6, 2023
Membership list approval Yes: 7
Motion to Disaffiliate Yes: 8
0
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula)
$0
$0 (prepaid/overpaid so are covered)
$6,313.81
Buildings and Land holdings Church
Other special circumstances
Official Disaffiliation Date
August 15, 2023
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 21-26
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Garden City United Methodist Church, Garden City, South Dakota
WHEREAS the United Methodist in Garden City, South Dakota, in the Northeast District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on June 6, 2023, a church conference was convened, and 100% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for the United Methodist Church in Garden City, South Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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No: 0
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2.4 Kindred Calvary United Methodist Church
Church: Kindred Calvary United Methodist Church
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Date Process Initiated
Church Conference date
Church Conference Vote Summary
Membership list approval
October 26, 2023
April 30, 2023
Yes: 8 No: 0
Motion to Disaffiliate Yes: 8 No: 0
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula)
Buildings and Land holdings
Other special circumstances
Official Disaffiliation Date
$1,423.01
$608.28
$6,507.84
Church, parsonage, extra lot
August 31, 2023
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 28-22
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Calvary United Methodist Church, Kindred, North Dakota
WHEREAS Calvary United Methodist in Kindred, North Dakota, in the Northeast District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on April 30, 2023, a church conference was convened, and 100% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for Calvary United Methodist Church in Kindred, North Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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2.5 Wolcott ZionUnited Methodist Church
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Church: Walcott Zion
Date Process Initiated October 17, 2022
Church Conference date April 30, 2023
Church Conference Vote Summary
Membership list approval Yes: 39 No: 0
Motion to Disaffiliate Yes: 33 No: 5
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula)
$51,453.66
$2,885.55
$15,486.25
Buildings and Land holdings Church
Other special circumstances
Official Disaffiliation Date
August 31, 2023
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 35-40
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Zion United Methodist Church, Wolcott, North Dakota
WHEREAS Zion United Methodist in Wolcott, North Dakota, in the Northeast District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on April 30, 2023, a church conference was convened, and 86% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for Zion United Methodist Church in Wolcott, North Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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3.1 Napoleon United Methodist Church
Church: Napoleon Salem UMC
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 42-47
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Salem United Methodist Church, Napoleon, North Dakota
WHEREAS Salem United Methodist Church in Napoleon, North Dakota, in the Northwest District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on April 23, 2023, a church conference was convened, and 100% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for Salem United Methodist in Napoleon, North Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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Section 3: Northwest District Disaffiliation Resolutions
Date Process Initiated 01/22/2023 Church Conference date 04/23/2023 Church Conference Vote Summary Membership list approval Yes: 9 No: 0 Motion to Disaffiliate Yes: 9 No: 0
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
$1,785.76
$1,619.52 Pension
$11,183.84
Church
Other
Official Disaffiliation
December
Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula)
Buildings and Land holdings
building, parking lot
special circumstances
Date
31, 2023
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3.2 Streeter United Methodist Church
Church: Streeter Ebenezer UMC
Disaffiliation
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income $2,181.73
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula) $8, 436.09
Buildings and Land holdings Church, parsonage, cemetery
Other special circumstances
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 49-54
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Streeter, North Dakota
WHEREAS Ebenezer United Methodist in Streeter, North Dakota, in the Northwest District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on April 23, 2023, a church conference was convened, and 100% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for Ebenezer United Methodist in Streeter, North Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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Process Initiated 01/22/2023 Church Conference date 04/23/2023
Membership list approval Yes: 27 No: 0 Motion to Disaffiliate Yes: 27 No: 0
Process and Agreement Summary Sheet Date
Church Conference Vote Summary
$11,114.70
December
Official Disaffiliation Date
31, 2023
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Church: Doland
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Date Process Initiated
May 15, 2023
Church Conference date June 15, 2023
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula)
Buildings and Land holdings
Other special circumstances
Official Disaffiliation Date
$2,309.76
$557.13
$6,994.71
Church building and parking lot
December 29, 2023
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 55-61
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Doland United Methodist Church, Doland, South Dakota
WHEREAS the United Methodist Church in Doland, South Dakota, in the Southeast District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on June 15, 2023, a church conference was convened, and 84.2 % of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Dakotas Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for the United Methodist in Doland, South Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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Section
Southeast
4.1 Doland United Methodist Church
4:
District Disaffiliation Resolutions
Conference Vote Summary Membership list approval Yes: 12 No: 0 Motion to Disaffiliate Yes: 11 No: 1
Church
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Church: Kimball Protestant Parish
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Date Process Initiated
Church Conference date
September 15, 2022
June 29, 2023
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
$12,114.31
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income $608.28
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula) $9,942.53
Buildings and Land holdings
Other special circumstances
Official Disaffiliation Date
Church building, parking lot, parsonage
August 31, 2023
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 63-68
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Kimball Protestant Parish, Kimball, South Dakota
WHEREAS Kimball Protestant Parish in Kimball, South Dakota, in the Southeast District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on June 29,2023, a church conference was convened, and 88.9% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for Kimball Protestant Parish in Kimball, South Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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4.2 Kimball Protestant Church
Membership list approval Yes: 8 No: 0 Motion
Disaffiliate Yes: 8 No: 1
Church Conference Vote Summary
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4.3 Redfeild United Methodist Church
Church: Redfield
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Date Process Initiated March 20, 2023
Church
Church Conference Vote Summary
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula)
Buildings and Land holdings
Other special circumstances
Church building, parking lot, parsonage
Official Disaffiliation Date August 31, 2023
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 70-75
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Redfield United Methodist Church, Redfield , South Dakota
WHEREAS the United Methodist Church in Redfield, South Dakota, in the Southeast District of the Dakotas Conference, has been completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on June 25, 2023, a church conference was convened, and 83.3% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for the United Methodist Church in Redfield, South Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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Conference date June 25, 2023
Membership list approval Yes: 53 No: 1 Motion to Disaffiliate Yes: 45 No: 9
$12,440.45
$4,780.29
$23,873.38
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Church: Tulare United Church
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Date Process Initiated
January 12, 2023
Church Conference date April 20, 2023
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula)
Buildings and Land holdings
Other special circumstances
Official Disaffiliation Date
$14,711.17
Church, parking lot, parsonage
September 30, 2023
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 71-82
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Tulare United Church, Tulare , South Dakota
WHEREAS Tulare United Church in Tulare, South Dakota, in the Southeast District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on April 20,2023, a church conference was convened, and 86.7% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for Tulare United Church in Tulare, South Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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Membership
approval Yes: 81 No: 0 Motion
Disaffiliate Yes: 72 No: 11
Church Conference Vote Summary
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$1,556.67
$10,846.40
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4.4 Wessington Springs United Methodist Church
Church: Wessington Springs
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Date Process Initiated
Church Conference date
Church Conference Vote Summary
Membership list approval
February, 18, 2023
May 21, 2023
Yes: 50
No: 0
Motion to Disaffiliate Yes: 40 No: 10
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
$3,971.02
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income $2,950.59
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula) $17,876.97
Buildings and Land holdings
Other special circumstances
Official Disaffiliation Date
Church building, parking lot, parsonage
December 31, 2023
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 84-89
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Wessington Springs United Methodist Church, Wessington Springs, South Dakota
WHEREAS the United Methodist Church in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, in the Southeast District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on May 21,2023, a church conference was convened, and 80% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for the United Methodist Church in Wessington Springs, South Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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Church: Cresbard UMC
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Date Process Initiated February 2, 2023
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income
Buildings and Land holdings
Other special circumstances
Church building, parking lot, parsonage
Official Disaffiliation Date August 31, 2023
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 91-96
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Cresbard United Methodist Church, Cresbard, South Dakota
WHEREAS the United Methodist in Cresbard, South Dakota, in the Southwest District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on May 31, 2023 a church conference was convened, and 100% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for the United Methodist in Cresbard, South Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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5.1 Cresbard United Methodist Church Section 5: Southwest District Disaffiliation Resolutions
May
Conference
Membership list approval Yes: 21 No: 0 Motion to Disaffiliate Yes: 21 No: 0
Church Conference date
31, 2023 Church
Vote Summary
$4,851.66
$1,169.85
$12,435.70
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula)
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5.2 Fairburn United Methodist Church
Church: Fairburn United Methodist Church
Disaffiliation Process and Agreement Summary Sheet
Date Process Initiated
Church Conference date
February 26, 2023
May 21, 2023
Disaffiliation Agreement Summary
12 months past apportionments: defined by Dakotas as current on apportionments from 2020-present
12 months additional apportionments: defined by Dakotas at 3% of operating income $952.05
Pension Liability (calculated using Wespath’s formula)
Buildings and Land holdings
Other special circumstances
Official Disaffiliation Date
Church building, storage shed, parking lot
August 31, 2023
All agreements include official release from the trust clause, removal of UMC name and symbols, archiving UM records etc. Full agreement is available on the following pages for your review.
Workbook pages 98-103
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Resolution to ratify the disaffiliation agreement for Fairburn United Methodist Church, Fairburn, South Dakota
WHEREAS the United Methodist in Fairburn, South Dakota, in the Southwest District of the Dakotas Conference, has completed all the steps in the disaffiliation process as outlined by the Dakotas Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS this local church was prompt in providing documents and meeting deadlines throughout the disaffiliation process, demonstrating their resolute commitment to disaffiliate. As such, on May 21, 2023, a church conference was convened, and 100% of those professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
THEREFORE, having met all the requirements in a timely manner, the Conference Board of Trustees hereby, prayerfully recommends the ratification of disaffiliation agreement for the United Methodist Church in Fairburn, South Dakota. We pray for God’s favor and blessings on this ministry as we part ways.
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Membership list approval Yes: 21 No: 0 Motion to Disaffiliate Yes: 21 No: 0
Church Conference Vote Summary
$1,631.94
$3,314.18
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