FUMC Next of Carbondale
of
First United Methodist Church of Carbondale, IL
Statement of Purpose
FUMC Church Council unanimously approved the following motion
on Monday, October 16, 2023:
The FUMC Church Council endorses the following: We support participation of all LGBTQ+ people throughout the life and leadership of FUMC.
We support efforts by our conference and the United Methodist Church leadership to advocate and work toward removal of restrictive language in the Book of Discipline and move toward full inclusivity.
We are so thankful that so many of the FUMC Next supporters were present to listen to and participate in the discussion. The Church Council's commitment to creating a welcoming and diverse environment is truly appreciated.
The following individuals have expressed their support of this Statement of Purpose.
Debbie Asaturian
Evelyn Bailey
Cindy Bertsch
Laura Bishop
Matt Bishop
Lily Bishop
Donna Butler
Bill Crippen
Joyce Crippen
Judy Dillinger
Janet Earnest
Andy Earnest
George Everingham
Shirley Everingham
Joan Hart
In-Sook Hwang
Milly Kaiser
Bobbe Lenzini
Carol Mocaby
Al Morgan
Bob Morwell
John Sims
Sharon Sims
Sue Stucky
John Washburn
Sally Washburn
Bob Weiss
Jan Weiss
Pam Yarbrough
Steve Yarbrough
Gene Morgan
Mariann Oberg
Gary Austin
Jan Austin
Cindy Massie
Jennifer Presar
Leah Farrar-White
Connie Kleven
Steve Mitchell
Anita Hutton
Angie Ransom
Pat Cuendet
John Brocato
Duane Cole
Betty Graig
John Annable
Marilyn Annable
Lisa Washburn Owens
Linda White
Shadi Frick
Douglas Baker
Amy Baker
Nelda Hinckley
Mary Beth Aguilar
Beth (Gallegly) Fender
Lindsey Bailey
Darren Bailey
Janet M. Vaught
Tracy Gibson
Della J. Fulk
Greg Cook
Nancy Cook
Kathy Hollister
Jo Vonna Noble
Joseph Powers
Jim Oberg
Mari Ann Oberg
Jan Waggoner
Karen Frick
Kay Eckiss
Monty Smith
Larry Dunlap-Berg
Barb Dunlap-Berg
Kristen Dunlap-Berg
Robert Lucas
Linda Lucas
Kayli Lucas
Jaden Lucas
Joe Miller
Pat Bullard
Gaye Auxier
Randall Auxier
Tasha Morwell
Nina Morwell
Khara Lukancic
Dick Daesch
Carole Daesch
Learn More about Inclusive Methodism
Biblical Perspectives on Homosexuality by Walter Wink
FUMCNext Carbondale Facebook Page
Recording of January 13, 2020, Panel Discussion
The panelists described how they developed the Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation, a proposal that they are working to have drafted as legislation and sent to General Conference. The proposal, announced Jan. 3, would provide a means for traditionalists to leave The United Methodist Church and form their own denomination, as well as a way for others to leave the denomination within a specified time. Proponents emphasize that no one is being asked to leave the church.
General Conference UMC Plans Chart -- a good comparison of current plans.
Shalom
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