First United Methodist Church of Lockhart has entered a six-month period of discernment regarding a possible future decision to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church and affiliate with another Methodist denomination, presumably the Global Methodist Church. No decision will be made until after the six-month period, and that will happen at a church conference, and voted on by all members present. Disaffiliation would require a 2/3 supermajority.

We've created this page to provide links to information and helps from multiple perspectives. We encourage you to explore as many of these resources as possible, ask questions, and share your thoughts and ideas with the Discerning Pathways Committee and others in our congregation.

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ARTICLES AND COMMENTARY ON UNITED METHODISM AND DISAFFILIATION