SEJ BMCR Southeastern Jurisdiction BMCR Inc.

SEJ BMCR Southeastern Jurisdiction BMCR Inc. The purpose of SEJ BMCR shall be:
To empower Black Methodists for more effective witness, spiritual b. Nominations shall also be received from the floor.

SOUTHEASTERN JURISDICTION
BLACK METHODISTS FOR CHURCH RENEWAL, INC. CONSTITUTION


Article I

Name

Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the Southeastern Jurisdiction Black
Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc., hereinafter referred to as SEJ BMCR. Article II

Purpose

The purpose of SEJ BMCR shall be:

Section 1: To empower Black Methodists for more effective witness, spiritual gro

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service among pastors and laypersons in local churches, districts, conferences,
schools, and the larger community within the jurisdiction. Section 2: To encourage Black Methodists and others to be involved in the struggle for
economic, political, and social justice. Section 3: To expose and seek to eradicate latent and overt forms of racism in the local
churches, districts, conferences, and the jurisdiction. Section 4: To act as an agitating conscience within the local church, districts, conferences,
and institutions within the jurisdiction, and upon the jurisdictional structures, so as to make and keep them sensitive to the needs and expressions of a genuinely inclusive and relevant church. Section 5: To keep before the jurisdiction the crucial issues facing the church by formulating and implementing plans and programs which realistically deal with the needs of black people. Section 6: To facilitate more dialogue between the black community and black and non-black constituencies within the United Methodist Church. Section 7: To provide input from the black constituency into the policy and decision-making processes of the districts, conferences, and jurisdiction. Article III

Field of Operation


Section 1: The field of operation of SEJ BMCR shall be the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. Article IV

Membership

Section 1: The membership of SEJ BMCR shall be composed of two categories:

a. REGULAR MEMBERS – black persons of The United Methodist Church who subscribe to the purpose of General and SEJ BMCR, and who adhere to the membership requirements as prescribed by General and SEJ BMCR. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS – black persons from other denominations and other United Methodists who are not black persons who subscribe to the purpose of General and SEJ BMCR, and who adhere to the membership requirements as prescribed by General and SEJ BMCR. Section 2: Regular members, who are registered at the annual meeting, shall be entitled to vote. Section 3: Associate members, who are registered at the annual meeting, shall have a voice but shall be without a vote. Article V

Officers

Section 1: There shall be five (5) officers elected annually: Coordinator, Vice-Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian. Section 2: The officers shall be elected at the annual meeting of the caucus, upon nomination by the Nominating Committee. The Coordinator and Vice-Coordinator shall alternate between clergy and laity. This does not preclude these persons from succeeding themselves. Section 3: No two (2) officers shall be elected from the same annual conference. Section 4: All elected officers shall be bonded.

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10/13/2025

56th SEJ BMCR Annual Meeting registration now open - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/56th-sej-bmcr-annual-meeng

The Southeastern Jurisdiction of Black Methodists for Church Renewal invites you to the 56th Annual Meeting, taking place Thursday, October 30 through Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Scarritt Bennett Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

This year’s theme — “Our Time Under God Is Now: To Inspire, To Influence, and To Impact!”— calls us to fully embrace the renewed vision of The United Methodist Church: to love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously. In a season of transformation, BMCR remains a vital space for faith-filled reflection, prophetic witness, and visionary action.

Come experience dynamic worship, powerful learning opportunities, and the radical hospitality that defines our movement.

(Note: when registering in Zeffy, when prompted to add a contribution, select "Other" and enter $0.00. This is how to avoid paying additional fees.)

SEJ-BMCR Meeting Registration details:
• Souvenir Program Booklet Ad Purchase - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/56th-annual-sej-bmcr-ads-souvenir-booklet
• Exhibitor and Vendor Registration - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/56th-annual-sej-bmcr-exhibitors

Lodging reservations at Scarritt Bennett Center
Phone: 615-340-7469 or go to the website Lodging - Scarritt Bennett Center to reserve a room. Room rates:
• $80 for shared bath twin rooms
• $90 for shared full rooms (only 25 available)
• $100 for private rooms (only 7 available)
• $25 one-time cleaning fee

Hotels near Scarritt Bennett Center (Note: there is not a SEJ BMCR room block)
• Home 2 Suites by Hilton, 1 mile to Scarritt - No Shuttle Service
1800 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-254-2170

• Hampton Inn - Vanderbilt, 1.1 mile to Scarritt - No Shuttle Service, 1919 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-329-1144

• Hilton Garden Inn - Vanderbilt, 1 mile to Scarritt - No Shuttle Service, 1715 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-369-5900

We look forward to seeing you in Nashville, October 30-Nov 1!

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