Church closure resolutions 2024

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT CHURCH CLOSURE RESOLUTION - 1

Title: Resolution to Close the Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Whiteford, MD

Budget Implications: None

Rationale: Local Church voluntarily transfers title to Conference Trustees

Submitted by: Rev. Dr. Ann Laprade, Baltimore Suburban District Superintendent

RESOLUTION: 

Whereas, in the Baltimore Suburban District, the congregation of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church on the Whiteford: Mount Vernon Charge, located at 1510 Deep Run Rd, Whiteford, MD 21160, has served God faithfully through the United Methodist Church for many years, and

Whereas, over several years the congregation has experienced a decline in membership and financial stewardship, and it is no longer feasible to keep it open and operational as a church, and

Whereas, during a Church Conference on November 20, 2023, between sessions of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, the remaining members of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church voted to voluntarily transfer title to all its real and personal, tangible and intangible property to the Conference Board of Trustees following procedures set forth in paragraphs 2540 and 2541 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (2016);

Be it resolved, that the Baltimore-Washington Conference does hereby declare Mount Vernon United Methodist Church closed as of June 30, 2024, and

Be it further resolved, that the Conference Board of Trustees are authorized to take possession of the real and personal, tangible and intangible property of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church and to make a determination of how the property may best be used for the Kingdom of God.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 31, 2024

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT CHURCH CLOSURE RESOLUTION - 2

Title: Resolution to Close the Saint Matthews United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD

Budget Implications: None

Rationale: Local Church voluntarily transfers title to Conference Trustees

Submitted by: Rev. Dr. Wanda Duckett, Baltimore Metropolitan District Superintendent

RESOLUTION: 

Whereas, in the Baltimore Metropolitan District, the congregation of Saint Matthews United Methodist Church on the Baltimore: Saint Matthews Charge, located at 627 N. Bouldin St, Baltimore, MD 21205, has served God faithfully through the United Methodist Church for many years, and

Whereas, over several years the congregation has experienced a decline in membership and financial stewardship, and it is no longer feasible to keep it open and operational as a church, and

Whereas, during a Church Conference on April 3, 2024, between sessions of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, the remaining members of Saint Matthews United Methodist Church voted to voluntarily transfer title to all its real and personal, tangible and intangible property to the Conference Board of Trustees following procedures set forth in paragraphs 2540 and 2541 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (2016);

Be it resolved, that the Baltimore-Washington Conference does hereby declare Saint Matthews United Methodist Church closed as of June 30, 2024, and

Be it further resolved, that the Conference Board of Trustees are authorized to take possession of the real and personal, tangible and intangible property of Saint Matthews United Methodist Church and to make a determination of how the property may best be used for the Kingdom of God.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 31, 2024 

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT CHURCH CLOSURE RESOLUTION - 3

Title: Resolution to Close the Violetville United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD

Budget Implications: None

Rationale: Local Church voluntarily transfers title to Conference Trustees

Submitted by: Rev. Dr. Wanda Duckett, Baltimore Metropolitan District Superintendent

RESOLUTION: 

Whereas, in the Baltimore Metropolitan District, the congregation of Violetville United Methodist Church on the Baltimore: Violetville Charge, located at 3648 Coolidge Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229, has served God faithfully through the United Methodist Church for many years, and

Whereas, over several years the congregation has experienced a decline in membership and financial stewardship, and it is no longer feasible to keep it open and operational as a church, and

Whereas, during a Church Conference on March 11, 2024, between sessions of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, the remaining members of Violetville United Methodist Church voted to voluntarily transfer title to all its real and personal, tangible and intangible property to the Conference Board of Trustees following procedures set forth in paragraphs 2540 and 2541 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (2016);

Be it resolved, that the Baltimore-Washington Conference does hereby declare Violetville United Methodist Church closed as of April 21, 2024, and

Be it further resolved, that the Conference Board of Trustees are authorized to take possession of the real and personal, tangible and intangible property of Violetville United Methodist Church and to make a determination of how the property may best be used for the Kingdom of God. 

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 31, 2024