Answer #1 (Stay UMC)
Correct. Wesley Foundation is a separate entity in covenant with the United Methodist Church. In the past, AUMC funded a separate college ministry, so if we
disaffiliate, the governing body of the church would make a decision as to whether to
fund a college ministry. 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)
Correct. Wesley Foundation is a separate entity of the United Methodist Church. In the past, AUMC funded a separate college ministry, so if we disaffiliate, the governing body of the church would make a decision as to whether to fund a college ministry.