A Theological Reflection on the Removal of the Restrictive Language…
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leading the church to offer the hope, grace, and love of Jesus to a hurting world
God is at work among the people of the United Methodist Church and we are in a crucible of change. Where we have done harm through exclusion, the Spirit guides us…
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Saw these books side-by-side on my table this afternoon. It’s striking how much longer the current Book of Discipline of our UMC is compared to Wesley’s three rules or even our…
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In the UMC, Bishops’ power is intentionally limited but there are ways Bishops can lead LGBTQ inclusion now. Bishops lead Annual Conferences, but mostly in influence rather than power. As an…
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MINISTRY AND VISION
Why I’m staying United Methodist: God’s work in and through the UMC is not complete
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In the continuing UMC, I believe that amplifying and listening to the voices of overseas UM leaders will be vital to the future of the Church. In the 21st century, they…
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The Judicial Council has officially ruled that churches wishing to leave the UMC over matters of human sexuality must use prgh 2553 for disaffiliation. The congregation’s property may not be handed…
