I just returned from a presentation on the four options that a specially called General Conference will consider later this month that may in large measure chart the course for the UMC's future. Conservatives have long been concerned about what they consider to be the leftward lurch of the church, and have helped bring this issue to a head as Gay's in the church continue to push back against their continued marginalization within their respective faith communities as well as within the universal church.
My hope is the One Church Plan that emphasizes unity will prevail. It will give conferences, churches and pastors the liberty to act in a manner consistent with their Christian convictions without demanding conformity on conflicts deemed to be non essential.
Regardless of what happens in St.Louis, the UMC will be changed forever.
United Methodists face vote on LGBTQ issues. Will it rip the church apart?
The specially-called United Methodist Church's General Conference will vote on how to address gay marriage and LGBTQ clergy. Local congregants are divided on the issue and afraid
Read more here: https://www.star-telegram.com/living/religion/#storylink=cpy
My hope is the One Church Plan that emphasizes unity will prevail. It will give conferences, churches and pastors the liberty to act in a manner consistent with their Christian convictions without demanding conformity on conflicts deemed to be non essential.
Regardless of what happens in St.Louis, the UMC will be changed forever.
United Methodists face vote on LGBTQ issues. Will it rip the church apart?
The specially-called United Methodist Church's General Conference will vote on how to address gay marriage and LGBTQ clergy. Local congregants are divided on the issue and afraid
Read more here: https://www.star-telegram.com/living/religion/#storylink=cpy
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