2016 Wesleyan Discipline:Secret societies: Joining forfeits membership

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(2) Joining another religious body or a secret order.

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(2) Joining another religious body or joining a secret order.

595. When any member joins another denomination, or other religious body exercising the functions of a church, or a secret society, no hearing is necessary to remove such a member. The pastor, having investigated and ascertained the facts, shall report the same to the next session of the local board of administration, and upon the board’s order the local church secretary shall enter opposite the member’s name the date of the session, and Withdrawn having joined another body.