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GUIDELINES FOR CONGREGATIONAL WITHDRAWAL
FROM THE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT

B. The Reconciliation Committee will listen to the congregation's grievances, offer
suggestions for resolution, and explain the process and the consequences of
withdrawing from the Church of the Brethren Southern Pennsylvania District.
Specifically, the Reconciliation Committee shall explain that upon a vote to
disassociate from the District and the Church of the Brethren, the District shall own
the Congregation’s assets subject to the District Board’s election to relinquish
ownership if the Congregation complies with Section D hereof. If the issues remain
unresolved with the congregational leadership, the Reconciliation Committee
should meet with the full congregation after the Reconciliation Committee's
determination that a reconciliation is not possible. The Reconciliation Committee, in
cooperation with the congregation's leadership, should schedule a vote on
withdrawal by the congregation. At or near the close of this meeting the
Reconciliation Committee shall indicate that individual members wishing to discuss

the matter of withdrawal any further are welcome to contact the District Executive.

C. The Reconciliation Committee, in cooperation with the congregation’s leadership,
shall conduct the vote of the congregation concerning its withdrawal from the
Church of the Brethren. The congregation shall provide a copy of its most recent
active membership list to the Reconciliation Committee. The Reconciliation
Committee shall individually issue ballots only to those whose names are included
on the most recent official membership list. The Reconciliation Committee shall
provide printed ballots as illustrated:

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