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We have a speciality law practice focusing on land use and zoning and privately held businesses. Our niche areas include religious land use and zoning, religious property disputes and fractional general counsel for privately held businesses. We pride ourselves on our strong, established relationships with our clients and our unwavering commitment to their success.
August 2024 UMC Update
Navigating the complexities of United Methodist denomination can be challenging for many churches. In this video, Dan Dalton explores the different pathways available to churches considering separation, provide practical and strategic advice to churches that may feel trapped or uncertain about their next steps, and finally, delve into whether merging with another church could be a beneficial solution for your congregation.
At Dalton & Tomich, we understand the difficult decisions your congregation may be facing.
If your church is considering legal counsel in navigating these matters, we're here to help. Call our office at (313) 859-6000 or email Dan at ddalton@daltontomich.com to schedule a...
At Dalton & Tomich, we understand the difficult decisions your congregation may be facing.
If your church is considering legal counsel in navigating these matters, we're here to help. Call our office at (313) 859-6000 or email Dan at ddalton@daltontomich.com to schedule a...
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What is the process that our law firm follows once hired by a local church?
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This video series will discuss trust claims made by the Presbyterian Church USA in its Book of Order on real and personal property, and how those claims impact the decision of local churches who wish to leave the denomination. In this video, Dan Dalton will discuss the process that our law firm follows once hired by a local church. If your church is interested in hiring our firm, please call ou...
What are the state law considerations a church thinking of leaving the Presbyterian Church USA?
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This video series will discuss trust claims made by the Presbyterian Church USA in its Book of Order on real and personal property, and how those claims impact the decision of local churches who wish to leave the denomination. In this video, Dan Dalton will discuss the state law considerations of a local church thinking of leaving the PC USA denomination. If your church is interested in hiring ...
What should the church leadership team do in anticipation of leaving the Presbyterian Church USA?
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This video series will discuss trust claims made by the Presbyterian Church USA in its Book of Order on real and personal property, and how those claims impact the decision of local churches who wish to leave the denomination. In this video, Dan Dalton will discuss what the Church leadership team should do in anticipation of leaving the PC USA denomination. If your church is interested in hirin...
Issues churches must consider when debating if they should stay or leave the PC U.S.A.
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This video series will discuss trust claims made by the Presbyterian Church USA in its Book of Order on real and personal property, and how those claims impact the decision of local churches who wish to leave the denomination. In this video, Dan Dalton will discuss the issues that local churches need to consider when debating on whether they should stay or leave the PC USA. If your church is in...
VIDEO: 2024 UMC General Conference Overview
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The long-awaited 2024 General Conference has come and gone, leaving churches to answer the question of whether they should stay or leave the United Methodist Church denomination. In our latest video, Daniel Dalton offers his opinion regarding the legal considerations stemming from the decisions made during the Conference concerning disaffiliation and employment matters. If your church is consid...
Insights and Forecasts for the 2024 General Conference
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The eagerly awaited 2024 General Conference is quickly approaching and is set to convene in Charlotte, NC from April 23rd to May 3rd. With anticipation mounting, Dalton & Tomich has received numerous inquiries regarding the upcoming Conference. In this video, Dan Dalton addresses the two main issues slated for resolution, along with their anticipated outcomes. He also discusses the likelihood o...
Navigating Church Mergers
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Dalton & Tomich has received a number of inquiries from people interested in more information on churches mergers. In this video, Dan Dalton discusses the intricacies of church mergers, provide guidance for congregations contemplating this significant decision, examine real-world examples of both successful and unsuccessful mergers and finally, talks about the three key factors that churches sh...
Corporate Transparency Act likely impacts your small or midsize business.
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You may have heard of the Corporate Transparency Act or CTA, but thought to yourself: That’s just another federal law that applies to big corporations, but not to my small or midsize business. Unfortunately, if that’s your understanding, it’s time to think again. In this video, attorney Zana Tomich explains what the Corporate Transparency Act is and who it applies to, what is required to comply...
The December 2023 UMC Year in Review
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Nearly 8,000 churches have left the United Methodist Church denomination since 2019. In this video, learn about the impact of disaffiliations on General Conferences, the tone-deaf response of the Council of Bishops (a pay raise for Bishops), and what has happened to churches who have left the UMC, and what has happened to churches who have remained in the denomination. It is our belief that we ...
The October 2023 Update of the Current State of the United Methodist Church
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In this video, renowned authority in trust clause litigation, Dan Dalton, discusses the latest developments in the United Methodist Church. He covers a wide range of topics including the growing litigation cases in various states, challenges faced by local churches still within the UMC, including those who felt misled regarding their ability to leave in 2024, and the impact of disaffiliations o...
Top 3 Zoning Issues Churches Face When Changing the Use of Their Property
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When churches change how they are using their property, they often run into zoning issues. These zoning issues can be complicated and expensive to deal with. As with most legal issues, it is important for churches to anticipate potential zoning issues before they turn into a major problem. If your church is running into issues with zoning and land use regulations, please call our office at (313...
The legal issues local churches should consider and address to avoid problems in the future.
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Congratulations! Your church has successfully disaffiliated, and you are free from the United Methodist Church. Are there legal issues that a local church should address now that it is on its own? Yes. In this video, Daniel Dalton speaks about the three main legal issues that local churches should address now before problems arise in the future. It is said that an “ounce of prevention is worth ...
The July 2023 post Annual Conference season update of the United Methodist Church
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Over 6000 churches have left the United Methodist Church denomination, the bulk of which occurred this past June 2023 through the Annual Conference season. In this video, Daniel Dalton provides updated information about the state of the denomination, the impact on churches who are currently in the discernment process, and a review of what has occurred to local churches who have left the United ...
Three things a local church should consider when thinking about litigating the UMC trust clause
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Challenging the Conference is no easy task and not recommended for most churches. In this video, Dan Dalton discusses three things a local church should consider about litigation. If your church is interested in hiring our firm, please call our office at (313) 859-6000 or email ddalton@daltontomich.com to schedule a consultation.
What should a local church do if its leaders have lost hope in the UMC disaffiliation process?
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What should a local church do if its leaders have lost hope in the UMC disaffiliation process?
Do the recent UMC judicial counsel rulings affect disaffiliation?
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Do the recent UMC judicial counsel rulings affect disaffiliation?
Should a local church wait until the UMC General Conference in 2024 to see if they can disaffiliate?
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Should a local church wait until the UMC General Conference in 2024 to see if they can disaffiliate?
Learn what a church should do when its Conference will not process any more disaffiliations in 2023.
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Learn what a church should do when its Conference will not process any more disaffiliations in 2023.
A review of what happens to a local church after they leave the UMC (as of March 2023). They grow!
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A review of what happens to a local church after they leave the UMC (as of March 2023). They grow!
The March 2023 update on the status of UMC cases and matters within the Arkansas Annual Conference
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The March 2023 update on the status of UMC cases and matters within the Arkansas Annual Conference
Bayshore Christian School of Tampa, Florida wins at trial against the UMC Florida Annual Conference
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Bayshore Christian School of Tampa, Florida wins at trial against the UMC Florida Annual Conference
March 2023 State of United Methodist Church
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March 2023 State of United Methodist Church
What are exigent circumstances within the UMC Book of Discipline?
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What are exigent circumstances within the UMC Book of Discipline?
How did groups of UMC churches in Texas accomplish an exodus from the United Methodist denomination?
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How did groups of UMC churches in Texas accomplish an exodus from the United Methodist denomination?
Why are local chuches paying annual conferences when they leave the UMC denomination?
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Why are local chuches paying annual conferences when they leave the UMC denomination?
Learn about UMC Annual Conference “stay” groups, their play book and what your church should do.
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Learn about UMC Annual Conference “stay” groups, their play book and what your church should do.
What local United Methodist Churches should do to prepare for the Annual Conference vote
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What local United Methodist Churches should do to prepare for the Annual Conference vote
What should a local church do if the UMC Annual Conference will not schedule a vote to disaffiliate?
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What should a local church do if the UMC Annual Conference will not schedule a vote to disaffiliate?
What can a local UMC church do if its Annual Conference does not release the church?
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What can a local UMC church do if its Annual Conference does not release the church?
Despite these tactics, approx. 25% of United Methodist local congregations have succeeded in disafilliating from the progressive bullies. The percentage would probably be much higher if it weren't for the tactics.
100% of the Bible is inspired, inerrant, infallible. God's Word is not a cafe menu where you get to choose what you "think" the writer meant to say. Black and white ... sodomy is an abomination (gross sin); women are not to be leaders over men in the church and to keep quite; pastors are to preach the GOOD NEWS [Jesus died for the sins of HIS flock, rose in 3 days, and we can be His if we REPENT and follow Him as LORD] as read from the Bible - not BLM / DEI / not social justice / not name it and claim it / not tongues / not health and wealth / not good works will save you. The UMC has been transformed into a "cult" of sodomites by their Bishops and pastors.
An empty church doesn't have much value today. Maybe the membership could all leave and meet in another church building or meeting place and later come back and buy it at its true market value.
Our friend is a retired Methodist minister who just got a letter saying that since he is now retired and attending a different church he will no longer receive his pension. Is that true?
When you let religion rule your life and make you a hater, it's time to give it up and stop being brainwashed by ignorance.
Arbitrary tyranny is the prime reason I was never a Methodist.
Is it too late to disaffiliate from the UMC? We submitted our disaffiliation letter. I was told it was too late to disaffiliate by our local bishop.
It really depends on what Conference you are in. In most, it is too late to file. But there are other things that you can do.
When you focus on Old Testament "sin awareness" instead of Jesus' love and charity awareness, young people refuse to become members since the "fear factor" is non-existent for them. The fear of "going to hell" as a basis for "running to Church" requires ignorance and a person who is basically fearful. Young people are basically not fearful people. They require intelligence, charity, and total acceptance of all peoples when they join a church. The present Methodist problem is strictly a "middle-aged" - "old-aged" situation, not a "young" person problem! I think God is "thinning out the non-Jesus people" in the church. Acceptance of gay people is a critical issue for the present church and it is my belief that the "new Christianity" will happen because of this issue!
The issue of "women pastors" makes this dispute ridiculous! We are not living in the 1800's or the early 1900's when women couldn't even vote. For the United Methodist Church to allow this ridiculous turmoil of an issue that was settled long ago shows the fact that the Methodist Church considers their constitution and even their total focus on the Old Testament more important than Jesus! The ultimate focus should be: "What would Jesus think!"
* FACT * Every denomination that has gone "welcoming & affirming" has lost churches & members. * Reason * The Bible believing folks have grown tired of seeing the verses stretched & twisted like a rubber band to make certain sinful lifestyles acceptable. * Remember * Jesus stated "Go and sin no more" NOT "That's okay, we'll lower the standards". * Prediction * The historic church denominations that have lost their scriptural way will continue to lose members {example: United Church of Canada}, while the local churches who have not polluted the Bible will gain members and impact their communities for Christ.
Has this issue been officially voted on yet???? How can the UMC require churches to “pay to leave” when the UMC is not upholding the other rules in the Book of Doctrine? If the official vote for/against LGBTQ clergy has yet to be held at a UMC General Conference, how can the UMC denomination already be considered as “progressives” and the traditional/conservative member/churches have to “accept” it or leave? I feel like I may have missed a piece of this puzzle. Someone please explain. Thank you.
I am done with organized religion. The amount of lies and deception with both sides makes me sick.
Spiritual splits are not the question here it's the splitting of church properties.
Shame on all you quitters. What about your vow? WWJD I ask. Not what you quitters have done.
"Enjoy" these calming articles, voices of reason, while in a bit of testy situation!
PCUSA is a vile and wicked organization holding churches ransom for the money they can gouge.
Why is it that everyone who rememebers the 5-6 admonitions in the bible about Same Sex anything dont seem to remember the 40-50 places where gluttony called a sin. What a bunch of fat hypocrites.
It's unfortunate that there are situations in which churches believe they need legal representation to disaffiliate. This law firm has the right to offer these services to churches and to promote their services. I am concerned, though, that in some cases, churches have retained legal counsel without trying to negotiate in good faith with their annual conference. Churches have the right do retain counsel, but should do so only if good faith negotiations fail.
That would be in a perfect world if only you could guarantee that the beurocrats in the UMC would negotiate in good faith
In terms of percentages, how many churches (nationally) have left or disaffiliated from the UMC? As of Jan 1, 2023. Does anyone know?
According to a Christianity Today article of January 24, 2023, more than 1800 churches have left. This would be about 7% percent of churches. The more interesting calculation is the loss of members. See, www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/january/umc-churches-leave-global-methodist-denomination-schism.html
when you don't follow the Word of God, this outcome is inevitable.
So "Thou shalt not steal" can be gotten around too. When the ungodly are allowed to lead. When the historians get around to chronicling the history this period in Methodism, people won't be able to believe the tactics of the UMC.
I've never understood how the parent denomination can think they own the local churches property. If the local church bought it, paid for it, and maintained it, it's the locals property. They should be able to leave any time they want. That is reason #1 why I won't attend a Reformed denomination.
We hold title deed to our property united methodist doesnt why cant we leave when we want thats the.way we joined
What steps to protect the Church property?
I am assuming, since it is not mentioned here, there is really no way to keep annual conference bishops from taking whatever they like? How did we end up with leaders like this?
Depending on the state, there are things that a local church can do to protect its real and personal property from an annual Conference. Please let us know how we can help you.
I have watched quite a few of your videos and I saw the one about the unfunded pension liability. In our annual conference this seems to be the big number. For the two churches that I know of that have got to the point where they have a cost, the pension number is about 2/3s of the total. How can they justify that when he facts don't support that position? We are in Pennsylvania.
@@Mat514Light The Conferences cannot justify the number. They use it to force local churches to stay in the connection.
Bishops cannot stop Methodists dissatisfied with UMC from becoming Biblical Christians.
Those leaving UMC should consider becoming Biblical Christians, because in doing so they can worship God at any time and in any place (John 4:23-24). No denominations or their buildings needed.
This whole thing is all about the money, and it makes me sick.
I wonder if "exigent circumstances" allows for bad faith. Serving UMC corporate is not necessarily connected with serving God. Does that matter to the bishops?
Methodists unhappy with UMC can become Biblical Christians and worship God and fellowship at any time and in any place without a denomination or their buildings.
The Methodist are full of liars and false teachers they will find out in the end. I feel sorry for them, for they will truly know what fire and brimstone are. They are truly evil.
I love you too 😘
These big mainstream " churches" are nothing but cookie cutter institutions.Theyve forgotten their first love.
So the denomination has become so instituted that it's more interested in politics rather than following Jesus and biblical principles.
What is going to happen to methods children homes ???
Question is how did the conservative or should I say traditional church who won every vote get the 💩 end of the stick. Why aren’t we giving the orders.
No guts
"Progressive" bishops are causing church members to leave or not contribute money thereby allowing those bishops to close Jesus' churches one by one. Satan's work is being accomplished by this method.
So, it’s okay for some liberal bishops and leaders to ignore the voted-on laws in the Discipline, but the churches who want to leave have to obey the laws? Sounds a little bit like anarchy and hypocrisy.
Which states are you more likely to be successful exiting out of using 2548.2 rather than 2553?
At this point in time, most conferences are not allowing churches to leave under 2548.2.
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I won't donate anymore of my hard earned and fixed social security income to a denomination that denies the deity and holiness of God. That is the whole point and focus of my worship and the umc took it away.
Yep. The bishops get richer while the few faithful left in the pews can't afford gas in their cars, groceries and healthcare insurance. Shame on you greedy ppl. You've turned the house of God into a mockery of money changers that Jesus will run out with a whip.
2548
Just leave and become independent. People are the church. Bishops and bureaucrats can go and take a running jump. Without the people the Bishops and bureaucrats won't get paid!
Penny cost
Gave up on the UMC many years ago when I saw that it is just another money machine.
Quite a few Churches in other Denominations are, too!
You can't go against the word of God, and enter the kingdom of heaven. Scripture is against the LGBTQ lifestyle, it's written plain as day thesolonians example.
The churches that are leaving are homophobic. The split is about LGBTQ exceptence. They wouldn't have to leave if they would love and welcome everyone into the church. Stop try to do God's job. It's up to God to judge people. We are not supposed to be a respector of persons. We are not to guard the gates of Heaven. We are to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to everyone.
Not true. There are many reasons for leaving, and it is not as simple as you make it. The wonderful thing is that a person can go to any church that fits their beliefs.
I suggest you read your Bible about what God has to say about sexual sin and all sin for that matter. The United Methodist Church has become nothing more than a social justice organization that puts their priorities of right and wrong above God's. The church I attend will be voting to leave the denomination tomorrow morning. It's way overdue and I suspect it'll pass with a super majority.
@@skiboy617 I do read my Bible and pray. I will pray for you 🙏 and you realize that God is love and all means all.
The main reasons churches are leaving are because the Methodist Church has gone too far away from the teachings of Wesley. New denomination will go back to preaching the gospel.
Many modern Methodist churches want to be less Wesley and more like Evangelist. Wesley believed all is all, dress more like Quakers,serve the poor, visit jails, and interpret the Bible in light of their place within the Bible. Methodist ministers who want their church to split are using Lgbtq as convience to control whole finances and move towards Evangelical agenda.
Our church has disafillated with UMC....UMC IS headed for DESTRUCTION
One good thing to look forward to---> The Great White Throne Jugdment when these corrupt, disgraceful "Methodist Bishops" will have to stand before Almighty God and give an account for their actions, closing churches and selling church properties to pay for their lavish salaries and pensions. Now we know for sure. It was never about scripture. It was always about power, popularity, wealth and lording it over the flock. It would be better if they had a millstone tied around their neck and were dropped into the sea.
Can an individual who is no longer a part of the UMC but attends still leave and join the Globel United methodist church on their own.
The GMC is not taking individuals, they are only taking churches.