Answer #1 (Stay UMC)
Wesley Foundation is a separate entity in relationship and connection the United Methodist Church. The Wesley Foundation would be financially impacted by disaffiliation because of the apportionment system. They are the one of the recipients of the connectional giving of Auburn UMC. The Wesley Foundation began out of Auburn UMC in the 1930s as an outreach to college students. Due to the effectiveness of our connection to the Wesley Foundation Auburn UMC received apportionment dollars from the denomination to pay for over 25% of the cost of our beautiful sanctuary. This generous gift was given to us because of our faithfulness as a church to live in partnership to the many students in our community. We give thanks that the Auburn Wesley Foundation has been an integral part of sending more ministers into ministry than any institution in our Alabama West Florida Conference. Thanks be to God! We look forward to continuing this partnership in ministry.
Answer #2 (Pro-Disaffiliation)
The Wesley Foundation is owned by the conference, not the local church, therefore, nothing will happen to the Wesley Foundation. They will still receive the support they get from the AWFC.