Good for them. This is why I don’t believe in denominations - if the head honchos made an Unbiblical decision - it affects all the churches under it’s umbrella. Then, they have to pay to get out from under that umbrella. I guess I missed that in the Scriptures. Can someone please point that out to me?
The UMC, a corporate entity under a constitution, is chartered (probably by whatever state it is in), and owns the properties. To become a member of the UMC you must agree to abide by the constitution. The decision is not by canon law but by civil law. They don't have to sell the property to the congregants. IIRC.
>> Good for them.
Indeed.
Not that familiar with UMC, but a sketchy description it’s been given.