Naperville Korean United Methodist Church

The Naperville Church's Disaffiliation from the UMC In a significant turn of events, the Naperville Korean United Methodist Church has reached an agreement to pay $1.4 million to disaffiliate from the larger United Methodist Church (UMC). This decision comes after a protracted legal battle over the ownership of church property, a situation that has drawn attention not only locally but also nationally within the religious community. This settlement follows a unique clause within the church's governance that allows the UMC to retain control of properties and assets, emphasizing the organization’s collective mission. K.P. Chung, a lay leader of the remaining congregation, Woori Naperville United Methodist Church, emphasizes the importance of unity...