On May 28, 2024, the official work of the discernment process at LSUMC began and will continue through the Fall.
Ongoing updates will be provided to the church and resources can be found here to guide our work.
Resource Documents:
May_28_DC_Planning_Agenda_FINAL1.docx
Full_Recap_of_UMC_Discipline_Changes.pdf
letter_to_congregation_regarding_discernment.docx
Checklist_for_Closure_and_Separation_final_2023-09-15.pdf
(Please click the Committee Named below to view their resources.)
Resources from Committee to Stay
Resources from Committee to Separate
OUR WAY FORWARD: Presentations & Information
The Way Forward - A Process of Education (March Congregational Meetings)
The Way Forward - Scripture Team (February Congregational Meetings)
Presentations available here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-qxSwDL3nN3bTfdbRvjBkJQmGsqm9v6Y
Additional Resources:
UMC_Guidelines_for_Holy_Conferencing.pdf
UMC_Local_Church_Discernment_Process_FAQ.pdf