Called Charge Conference – Sunday, March 8, 2026 (Following Worship)

A Called Charge Conference will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, fifteen minutes after the conclusion of worship (approximately 11:15 a.m.).

Our Sound District Superintendent, Rev. Tara Lain, has authorized Rev. Dennis C. Peay to convene this Charge Conference and to serve as the presiding elder.

The purpose of this meeting is focused and specific: we will receive and consider a resolution that, if approved, will authorize the Board of Trustees to move forward with the sale of three church-owned rental properties. The hope is that the proceeds from these sales will support both the immediate and long-term mission and ministry of Westminster United Methodist Church.

Everyone is welcome to attend, listen, and be part of the conversation. In keeping with our church’s structure, the voting members of the Charge Conference are the members of the Leadership Team.

This announcement was also sent to the congregation by email on February 24, 2026. You can view that message here for reference:👉 https://mailchi.mp/westminsterumc/called-charge-conference-sunday-march-8-2026-following-worship?e=[UNIQID]

Below is the full text of the proposed resolution, so everyone can read it in advance.

Proposed Charge Conference Resolution

Authorization for the Sale of Three Non-Sacred Properties

Westminster United Methodist Church

In accordance with The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (¶246 and ¶2543), the Charge Conference of Westminster United Methodist Church adopts the following resolution:

Whereas,

• Westminster United Methodist Church is the legal owner of three residential properties located on 1707 Carey Road, 1606 West Road, and 1000 Cameron Drive; and

• These properties have never been dedicated for sacred use and have been used exclusively as rental properties for a period exceeding ten (10) years; and

• Under ¶2525, the Board of Trustees is charged with the responsibility of managing, protecting, and administering the real property of the church and has determined that the sale of these properties is in the best interests of the church’s mission and ministry;

Therefore, be it resolved that:

1. Authorization to Sell Pursuant to ¶2543, the Board of Trustees is hereby authorized to pursue the sale of the three non-sacred properties located on Carey Road, West Road, and Cameron Road, subject to consultation with the District Superintendent and in compliance with all applicable disciplinary and conference requirements.

2. Real Estate Representation The Board of Trustees is authorized to engage Jackie Conway of Conway & Company as the real estate agent for the sale of these properties. Conway & Company currently manages the properties on behalf of Westminster United Methodist Church.

3. Sale Terms and Authority The Board of Trustees is empowered to negotiate and complete the sale of the properties at no less than fair market value. The Chair of the Board of Trustees is authorized to act as the primary representative of the church in all matters related to the sale, including the execution of contracts, closing documents, and related instruments, in accordance with ¶2543.

4. Disposition of Proceeds Upon completion of the sale(s), the proceeds shall first be applied to the satisfaction of the outstanding mortgage on the Carey Road property. Any remaining proceeds shall be held and invested as a revocable corpus for the support of the mission and ministry of Westminster United Methodist Church, with specific use and allocation to be determined by the Leadership Team in collaboration with the church’s finance leadership, consistent with ¶2543 and applicable conference policies.