Objective of the Commission

We will act as a fact-finding commission by gathering the facts of our options; reviewing and exploring the options; and then coming to a final conclusion based on our churchwide conclusions that will be presented to the Servant Leadership Team and church conference. Only professing members can vote. Read more>>

Why is Kent Island UMC involved in the disaffiliation process?

"Because of the current deep conflict within The United Methodist Church around issues of human sexuality, a local church shall have a limited right, under the provisions of this paragraph, to disaffiliate from the denomination for reasons of conscience regarding a change in the requirements and provisions of the Book of Discipline related to the practice of homosexuality or the ordination or marriage of self-avowed practicing homosexuals as resolved and adopted by the 2019 General Conference, or the actions or inactions of its annual conference related to these issues which follow."
   - Taylor Disaffiliation Act, Paragraph 2553

Questions?

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"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11