Today we read our apology from the United Methodist General Conference to the Victims/Survivors of Sexual Misconduct in The United Methodist Church. #UMCGC
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What 2/3 means for ratification of Regionalization
❌ Does not mean majority vote times 2/3 of annual conferences
❌ Does not mean every AC requires 2/3
❌Does not mean 2/3 of ACs with a 2/3 vote
✅ 2/3 of AC delegates denominationwide in a pool of every annual conference
We who were nurtured in United Methodism’s theology of God’s generous grace can now bring our full selves as we respond to the Holy Spirit’s call into ordained ministry. May we be judged on the fruits of our ministry, not on our sexual orientation or gender identity. #UMCGC
It is odd to see monumental change via a routine vote on a consent agenda with 93% support, masking the work that thousands of faithful witnesses have been doing for decades to get to this point.
Today doesn't erase past harm, but is a welcome promise of what is to come. #UMCGC
Friends, today is apt to be an extremely historic day...
We woke up to the news that critical legislation on queer ordination remains on the consent calendar today (protecting it from amendments and debate)
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A celebration and news conference outside the convention center for the passage of the first petition seeking to remove anti-LGBTQ+ petitions. More details to come in our blog. #UMC#UMCGC
Wondering how this #UMCGC fits into the larger history of GCs and the LYNC work? Listen to this interview of the Rev. David Meredith by the Pastor Joelle Henneman. https://t.co/lKqlFMT7NN
Currently debating the addition of a new Central Conference in Africa, which would add two new episcopal. areas. It originally was five, but GMC-affiliated churches removed the financing capacity for those three other bishops.
CCs should know who is really responsible. #UMCGC
As @uwomenfaith offers it's presentation, it's worth noting the report from @MainstreamUMC that petitions submitted by United Women in Faith pass at a 99% rate. That's some incredible influence and organizing! #UMCGC
The most boring but the most long term consequences for legal, educational, and conferencing decisions. So it sucks but we do need to be invested and educated. #umcgc