Change in Clergy Relationship (Form 106)

Application for Change in Clergy Relationship to the Annual Conference

Form 106 for the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware Area. This form automatically notifies your DS, BOOM Chair, CRC Chair, and the Episcopal Office upon submission. If you have any questions, concerns, or technical issues with this form, please contact bomstaff@bwcumc.org.
Before you begin, have you:
- Read the relevant paragraph in the Book of Discipline to understand the process, documentation, and other requirements of your request. The BOD references are indicated below next to each status.
- Had a conversation with your District Superintendent.
- Had a conversation with the Benefits Office so that you understand the impact of your status change on your pension and benefits.
If you have answered no to any of these items, please complete them before submitting this form. Thank you!
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Birth Date*

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Address*

Street Address

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Zip Code
Primary Phone Number*
Email*
Current Clergy Relationship to BWC and PDC Area*
If you are unsure, please contact your District Office before submitting this form.
Current Appointment*
Please share the name of the church or organization where you are serving.
Conference / Denomination*
If "other," please indicate other Conference or other denomination in the next question.
Name of Other Conference or Denomination
District*
Name of Other Conference District or Denominational Region/Diocese
Clergy Relationship Change Options for Licensed Local Pastors and Associate Members
I hereby request the following change in my relationship to the annual conference:

Discontinuance as a Licensed Local Pastor (¶320.1)End appointment but remain approved but not appointed (An annual interview with the DCOM is still required to maintain certification and licensing credentials)Appointment to Extension Ministry (¶344.1)Retirement (¶320) - indicate Category of Retirement below
Clergy Relationship Change Options for Provisional Deacons and Elders
I hereby request the following change in my relationship to the annual conference:

Discontinuance as a Provisional Member (¶377.6)Appointment to Less than Full-Time Service (¶338.2)Appointment to Extension Ministry (Elder) (¶344.1)Transfer (¶346)Sabbatical Leave (¶351)Voluntary Leave of Absence - Personal (¶353.2a)Voluntary Leave of Absence - Family (¶353.2b)Transitional Leave of Absence (Deacon) (¶353.2c (1))Transitional Leave of Absence (Elder) (¶353.2c (2))Returning to Active Status (¶353.11)Maternity/Paternity Leave (¶355)Medical Leave (¶356)
Clergy Relationship Change Options for Full Deacons and Elders
I hereby request the following change in my relationship to the annual conference:

Appointment Site Approval - Extension Ministry or Local Church (Deacon) (¶331.4)Appointment to Less than Full-Time Service (¶338.2)Appointment to Extension Ministry (Elder) (¶344.1)Affiliate Membership Request (¶344.4)Transfer (¶346)Sabbatical Leave (¶351)Voluntary Leave of Absence - Personal (¶353.2a)Voluntary Leave of Absence - Family (¶353.2b)Transitional Leave of Absence (Deacon) (¶353.2c (1))Transitional Leave of Absence (Elder) (¶353.2c (2))Returning to Active Status (¶353.11)Maternity/Paternity Leave (¶355)Medical Leave (¶356)Retirement (¶357) - indicate Category of Retirement belowHonorable Location (¶358)Withdrawal to Unite with Another Denomination (¶360.1)Withdrawal from the Ordained Ministerial Office (¶360.2)Withdrawal Under Complaints or Charges (¶360.3)
Category of Retirement

If you are not requesting retirement, please choose "Not applicable."
My category of retirement is:*

Not applicableMandatory Retirement (¶357.1)With 20 Years of Service (¶357.2a)With 30 Years of Service or at Age 62 (¶357.2b)With 40 Years of Services or at Age 65 (¶357.2c)Full-Time Local Pastor (¶320)Part-Time Local Pastor (¶320)
Requested Effective Date of Clergy Relationship Change*

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Click "Browse Files" to upload PDFs or Word Docs of your Written Request and/or Required Supporting Documentation*

Please consult the Book of Discipline paragraph relevant to your request for requirements around written requests and supporting documents.
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Application for Change in Clergy Relationship to the Annual Conference

Clergy Relationship Change Options for Licensed Local Pastors and Associate Members

Clergy Relationship Change Options for Provisional Deacons and Elders

Clergy Relationship Change Options for Full Deacons and Elders

Category of Retirement