2537. Unincorporated Local Church Property--Notice and Authorization--Prior to the purchase by an unincorporated local Church of any real estate, a resolution authorizing such action shall be passed at a meeting of the charge conference by a majority vote of its members present and voting at a regular meeting or a special meeting of the charge conference called for that purpose; provided, however, that not less than ten days' notice of such meeting and the proposed action shall have been given from the pulpit or in the weekly bulletin of the Church; and provided further, that written consent to such action shall be given by the pastor and the district superintendent. (See 2544.)
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1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 2537
1996 United Methodist General Conference