New England Conference · 2026Proposed
Land Restitution for UMC Properties in New England
Building on prior 'Exploring Land Restitution' resolutions (RS-23-217, RS-25-212), calls the conference and its development corporation to formally pursue and prioritize land restitution — returning or restoring land to Indigenous communities, tribes, and nations — for United Methodist properties in New England.
Resolution language
…land restitution—returning or restoring land to Indigenous communities, tribes, and nations—be formally [pursued]… to require pursuing and prioritizing land restitution…
ProvenanceConfirmed
New England AC 2026 Pre-Conference Journal — RS-26-203