Christ Church of Fairview Heights, Illinois leaves the United Methodist Church and retains its property
We are pleased to announce that our client, the former […]
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A Constitutional Separation Protocol and 2022 General Conference is doubtful for the United Methodist Church
On Friday April 16, 2021, the United Methodist Judicial Council […]
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Texas Court strikes down the Methodist Trust Clause
In a landmark decision, a Dallas Texas County Court invalidated […]
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Frequently Asked Questions from churches looking to leave the United Methodist Denomination
When we talk to churches that want to leave the […]
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The 5 myths you might have heard about the UMC trust clause – and why it might not be as scary as you think.
Many pastors who are considering leaving the United Methodist Church […]
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Delaying the UMC General Conference to deny a vote on the Separation Protocol
The United Methodist Church once again took steps on February […]
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Religious property attorney responds to United Methodist Church announcement to hold off general conference vote on separation protocol until 2022
“Many (UMC) churches that have been waiting on the sidelines […]
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The U.S. Supreme Court allows Local Churches to keep their Property in Religious Property Disputes
In a huge blow to the Episcopal Church, and an […]
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Options for the local Methodist Church with no vote on the Separation Protocol
It is fairly clear that a vote on the Protocol […]
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Laying the groundwork to abandon the proposed UMC Separation Protocol
If you are following the news involving the United Methodist […]
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A brief explanation of the Reformed Church plan to separate
The Reformed Church of America (RCA) is debating how best […]
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Pensions are protected for Clergy leaving the United Methodist Church
One of the biggest issues that remain for clergy […]
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