On February 23, elected United Methodist delegates along with our bishops gathered in St. Louis, Missouri, for a called special session of General Conference. The goal of the meeting was to find a way forward through our disagreements about same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBTQ clergy. For those of you who wish to learn more about this subject, find our continually updated resources here...
1. Learn more what happened during the General Conference
UM News Service - General Conference
2. Watch the powerful message delivered by Bishop Hagiya on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Pasadena First UMC
3. Other resources:
- United Methodist Insight - A Forum to Discern God's Will for the United Methodist Church
March 29, 2019 - Article -
Following books about the LGBTQ and Christian Faith have been recommended by our pastors:
Homosexuality and Christian Faith by Walter Wink
The Good Book by Peter Gomes
- View Dr. John Fanestil's March 10, 2019 sermon
3/10 sermon - Read the blog post by Dr. Adam Hamilton, March 8, 2019
A New United Methodism
- Read the blog post by Dr. Philip Amerson, March 4, 2019
Reflections and Prayers for United Methodists - View Dr. Philip Amerson's February 17, 2019 sermon
2/17/19 Sermon - View Dr. Robert Hill's February 24, 2019 sermon
2/24/19 sermon - View Dr. Fanestil's June 10, 2018 sermon
6/10/18 sermon - Read recent commentary by former First Church associate pastor, Rev. Molly Vetter
Commentary - Read the testimony of Professor Stephen Long
Coming Out
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