UMCNext gave Mark Elder hope. Holy work was done and as a gay man, Mark felt affirmed. “If you doubt a new thing is possible, “ Mark shared, “I can proclaim that it is indeed possible and that I saw a glimpse of a new thing at UMCNext in Kansas City.”
Read MoreAs we prepare to vote for General Conference delegates on June 20, David Hindman reminds us why it's important to join together and vote for the recommended list of nominees. "I have never voted for a list of candidates. At this Annual Conference, I will."
Read More"UMCNext was a long, intense, and sometimes difficult gathering. But it was a hope-filled one." Grace Han shared in her reflections on last week's UMCNext conference. "It made me realize the power and diversity of our connection and I was hopeful for where God is calling us next."
Read MoreLee Schriber shares his reflections on the recent UM-Forward Summit. "Radical solidarity is more than tolerance, more than acceptance, more than friendship, and even more than ally-ship. Radical solidarity means standing close enough to the oppressed that you risk being hit by the stones that are being hurled at us."
Read MoreMax Blaylock issues an urgent call to action and a reminder that "if we truly desire 'A New Thing,' it can’t be the same system, led by the same people, but just a little different."
Read More"Here's the point: We have to be visible." Click below to read more of Rev. Deborah Lewis' call to each of us: "The new thing is on its way and we are the midwives. So roll up your sleeves and get to work. Be heard and be seen. Be unmistakably visible and unapologetically inclusive."
Read MoreWe asked Nancy Robinson to share her reflections on the UMC in Africa as we prepare for General Conference 2020. "The voices of those who disagree are silent, a possible majority who have learned not to challenge the authority of the leader. What is needed are leaders in the Central Conferences who have the ability to cross cultures and lead with conscience."
Read MoreOur son turns 3 this week. Our United Methodist pastor baptized him when he was a baby. But I can’t raise him in a denomination that says his moms couldn’t get married or be leaders in it, if we wanted to.
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