First United Methodist to vote on future of church

Departure from denomination would require 2/3 majority vote in Sunday conference

A cornerstone on the northeast side of the Statesboro First United Methodist Church shows the dates of the founding of the church — 1886 — and the opening of the current church building — 1959. (JIM HEALY/staff)

First United Methodist Church cornerstone — A cornerstone on the northeast side of the Statesboro First United Methodist Church shows the dates of the founding of the church — 1886 — and the opening of the current church building — 1959. (JIM HEALY/staff)

The church that is now Statesboro First United Methodist Church has been a part of its denomination's South Georgia Conference since the local church was founded in 1886 and of the United Methodist Church since unification in 1968. With a vote slated for this Sunday afternoon, the congregation could end its affiliation with both larger groups.

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