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The Contradiction at the Heart of The United Methodist Church

The Contradiction at the Heart of The United Methodist Church

by Rev. Gil Caldwell | Aug 29, 2017 | Intersectionality, UMC, Way Forward | 0 comments

By Rev. Gil Caldwell

Less talking, more action: It’s time to BE the Church

Less talking, more action: It’s time to BE the Church

by Rev. Liam Hooper | Aug 4, 2017 | Intersectionality, Transgender, UMC, Way Forward | 1 comment

By Rev. Liam Hooper

RUMTx Statement of Support for Bishop Karen Oliveto

RUMTx Statement of Support for Bishop Karen Oliveto

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jul 20, 2017 | UMC, Way Forward | 4 comments

Reconciling United Methodists of Texas Conference unreservedly supports Bishop Karen Oliveto of the Mountain Sky Area. We pray her episcopacy will be long and fruitful—resulting in many disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We give thanks for...
Locking out the children of God

Locking out the children of God

by Rev. Carol Hill | Jul 20, 2017 | Intersectionality, UMC, Way Forward | 2 comments

By Rev. Carol Hill

South Central Jurisdictional Update

South Central Jurisdictional Update

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jul 17, 2017 | RMN News, UMC Conferences, UMC News | 4 comments

We have wrapped up Annual Conference 2017 season and here are some recaps/reflections from what transpired as told by Regional Organizer, Laura Young, Deaconess: When people ask me why I do this work, a question I hear often, the short answer is very simple; the...
“Dear John Letter” – to Rev. John Wesley

“Dear John Letter” – to Rev. John Wesley

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 28, 2017 | Sexual Orientation or Heterosexism, Transgender, UMC Conferences | 11 comments

By Anonymous

The Blinding Light of the Image of God

The Blinding Light of the Image of God

by Rev. Liam Hooper | Jun 26, 2017 | Sexual Orientation or Heterosexism, Transgender, UMC Conferences | 0 comments

By Rev. Liam Hooper

Death by a Thousand Amendments

Death by a Thousand Amendments

by Rev. Dr. David Krueger | Jun 23, 2017 | Sexual Orientation or Heterosexism, Transgender, UMC Conferences | 0 comments

By Rev. David Krueger

Denmark appeals to Judicial Council on legality of incompatibility statement

Denmark appeals to Judicial Council on legality of incompatibility statement

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 19, 2017 | Reconciling Movement/Process, Sexual Orientation or Heterosexism, UMC, UMC Conferences | 4 comments

(Article originally written and translated from Danish website located here. Some translation errors are likely present) The Methodist Church in Denmark adopted at its annual conference in May an inquiry to the Judicial Council where the conference asked for a...
Resolution to Oppose Human Trafficking and Help End Suicide and Homelessness Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth Submitted to the South Carolina Annual Conference 2017

Resolution to Oppose Human Trafficking and Help End Suicide and Homelessness Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth Submitted to the South Carolina Annual Conference 2017

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 7, 2017 | Reconciling Movement/Process, UMC, UMC Conferences, UMC News | 2 comments

By Reconciling Ministries Network

Reflection on the first gathering of the Commission on a Way Forward

Reflection on the first gathering of the Commission on a Way Forward

by Matt Berryman | Jan 27, 2017 | UMC, UMC News, Way Forward | 4 comments

By Matt Berryman, Executive Director

Judicial Council releases decisions on three items related to LGBTQ discrimination

Judicial Council releases decisions on three items related to LGBTQ discrimination

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Oct 30, 2016 | 2016 Annual Conference Season, Bishops, Book of Discipline | 1 comment

Last week, three separate matters related to LGBTQ discrimination in The United Methodist Church were examined by the Judicial Council. Thanks to the ongoing witness and commitment to Biblical Obedience of a growing many, we know that regardless of any decisions...
On naming the Way Forward: A response to the membership of the Commission

On naming the Way Forward: A response to the membership of the Commission

by Matt Berryman | Oct 24, 2016 | UMC Conferences, Uncategorized, Way Forward | 22 comments

by Matt Berryman

Tell us: What does a just resolution look like to you?

Tell us: What does a just resolution look like to you?

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Aug 19, 2016 | Bishops, Book of Discipline, Sexual Orientation or Heterosexism, Trials and Complaints, Way Forward | 4 comments

After 44 years of official policies and practices discriminating against LGBTQ persons and our allies, The United Methodist Church continues to do harm through the judicial process when complaints are filed against those who are deemed “self-avowed practicing...
Conversation Matters

Conversation Matters

by Rev. David Livingston | Jul 21, 2016 | UMC, UMC Conferences | 0 comments

By David Livingston

A Church, A Hope, A House Built on Rock

A Church, A Hope, A House Built on Rock

by Erica West | Jul 21, 2016 | Reasons I Stay, Sharing your story, UMC, UMC Conferences | 1 comment

By Erica West

Rev. Dr. Karen Oliveto makes history as denomination’s first openly lesbian bishop

Rev. Dr. Karen Oliveto makes history as denomination’s first openly lesbian bishop

by Matt Berryman | Jul 16, 2016 | #ItsTime, Bishops, UMC, UMC Conferences | 18 comments

By Matt Berryman, Executive Director

California-Nevada Conference passes resolution for living into grace

California-Nevada Conference passes resolution for living into grace

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 26, 2016 | 2016 Annual Conference Season | 7 comments

California-Nevada Conference Resolution

Minnesota Annual Conference passes resolution in response to Pulse Nightclub shootings

Minnesota Annual Conference passes resolution in response to Pulse Nightclub shootings

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 23, 2016 | 2016 Annual Conference Season | 3 comments

Pacific Northwest Conference Resolution

Desert Southwest Annual Conference passes resolution for full inclusivity

Desert Southwest Annual Conference passes resolution for full inclusivity

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 19, 2016 | #ItsTime, 2016 Annual Conference Season | 4 comments

Desert Southwest Conference Resolution

The Youth of Florida Annual Conference Speak

The Youth of Florida Annual Conference Speak

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 17, 2016 | #ItsTime, 2016 Annual Conference Season | 3 comments

By Reconciling Ministries Network

New England Conference Board of Ordained Ministry committed to justice and fairness for all ordination candidates

New England Conference Board of Ordained Ministry committed to justice and fairness for all ordination candidates

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 16, 2016 | 2016 Annual Conference Season, Ordination | 1 comment

We further stand with those in other annual conferences who have pledged themselves to evaluate, support, equip and deploy candidates for ministry based solely upon an understanding of their gifts for ministry and their readiness to serve Jesus Christ

Davis Covin speaks to Rio Texas Annual Conference on LGBTQ youth and suicide

Davis Covin speaks to Rio Texas Annual Conference on LGBTQ youth and suicide

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 15, 2016 | 2016 Annual Conference Season, Ordination | 2 comments

Testimony from Davis Covin

I’m writing because I love you

I’m writing because I love you

by Anonymous | Jun 10, 2016 | 2016 Annual Conference Season, Ordination, UMC Conferences | 1 comment

Dear Siblings, I am writing you today as one of your own. I am a pastor who is doing my best to faithfully serve the church and this conference and to live out the calling that God has placed on my life. It is our church that raised me in the faith from my birth to my...
New York Annual Conference affirms out LGBTQI clergy

New York Annual Conference affirms out LGBTQI clergy

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 9, 2016 | 2016 Annual Conference Season, Ordination, UMC Conferences | 1 comment

June 9, 2016 Hempstead, NY – In a historic move, a clergy session of an annual conference has approved for ordination and commissioning numerous out queer clergy despite a 44-year history of official anti-LGBTQI bias in The United Methodists Church. The vote late last...
South Carolina Annual Conference passes Transgender Non-discrimination Resolution

South Carolina Annual Conference passes Transgender Non-discrimination Resolution

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 8, 2016 | 2016 Annual Conference Season, Southern Initiative, Transgender, UMC Conferences | 2 comments

As annual conference season parallels pride month, I am deeply proud of the Reconciling leaders of the South Carolina Annual Conference who penned the resolution passed today denouncing discrimination against trans people in all its forms. Informed by their faith in...
Voices for inclusion in the North Texas Conference

Voices for inclusion in the North Texas Conference

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 8, 2016 | #ItsTime, 2016 Annual Conference Season, Bishops, Book of Discipline, UMC Conferences, Way Forward | 1 comment

Yesterday in the North Texas Annual Conference, a resolution was passed to affirm the process put forth by the Council of Bishops at General Conference, sending a clear message that the majority of United Methodists in their conference are ready for a change in...
#WeAreMore than the church sweeping us under the rug

#WeAreMore than the church sweeping us under the rug

by M Barclay | Jun 6, 2016 | #ItsTime, 2016 Annual Conference Season, Bishops, Bullying, Sexual Orientation or Heterosexism, Transgender, UMC Conferences | 2 comments

By M Barclay

Statement from BWARM Following Baltimore-Washington Conference’s 2016 Clergy Executive Session

Statement from BWARM Following Baltimore-Washington Conference’s 2016 Clergy Executive Session

by Reconciling Ministries Network | Jun 1, 2016 | 2016 Annual Conference Season, Ordination, Sexual Orientation or Heterosexism, UMC Conferences, UMC News | 0 comments

The Clergy Session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of The UMC did not accept the recommendation of the BOOM to vote T.C. Morrow into provisional membership as a deacon.

Caring for those in grief after General Conference

Caring for those in grief after General Conference

by Rev. Dr. Bonnie Beckonchrist | May 31, 2016 | #ItsTime, UMC Conferences | 0 comments

By Rev. Dr Bonnie Beckonchrist

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