The denomination has finally moved toward inclusion and our commitment to equality is now reflected in the official path forward. It has been a long and draining road, but I am grateful that we stayed firm when the outcome felt far from certain. Keep watching because our work to ensure …
May 4, 2019
Final supporters
We, the people of North Broadway United Methodist Church and Short North Church, on the basis of our Biblical understanding, reject the recent rulings of the General Conference prohibiting clergy from performing same-sex marriage and prohibiting LGBTQ persons from serving as clergy. We recognize that the passage of this plan has harmed our LGTBQ family and as such, it has harmed us all.
We recognize that the recent votes are part of a long and painful history and we vow to continue to struggle against racism, sexism, and classism. We know that when people of color, women, and those experiencing economic insecurity are harmed, we are all harmed. The same is true when LGBTQ members of our church are harmed. We will not be silent, and we will not allow our privilege to cause us to turn a blind eye to the harm inflicted on our LGBTQ members, nor on our church as a whole.
Let it be known that we reaffirm that our doors are open to ALL of God’s children. We celebrate weddings for all prepared couples, regardless of sex. We support LGBTQ clergy and laity serving in all capacities as God has called them. Should the Traditionalist plan be upheld by the Judicial Council, we shall not comply. We will continue to be the loving, welcoming church for ALL that God has called us to be. We will not be moved.
***By "Electronically Signing" this statement, you give North Broadway UMC and Short North Church full permission to add your name to our statement poster that will be hung at both campuses.***
Updates
March 25, 2019
The feedback I keep getting is that the silence from leadership is weighing on all of you as much as it is on me. I am exhausted by the waiting but we are still here and we are not going anywhere.
March 25, 2019
Reaching this point has taken a toll on all of us but your names prove that we are not fighting this alone. It is exhausting to keep pushing against such rigid systems. I am tired tonight yet seeing this level of commitment confirms that we are heading in the right direction.
Reached 100 supporters
March 25, 2019
61 Comments
Sadness fills my heart at the need to sign this petition. To see the denomination I was taught to love and support take a stand of HATE and judgement against members of our human race is beyond troubling. Thank you to North Broadway and Short North congregations and leadership for showing a greater love, acceptance.
As a retired pastor I am saddened and angered by the recent action of the General Conference, but I find hope in the spirit of this statement.
I love my North Broadway family! I’m so thankful to have grown up in such a loving and accepting church. I know I can be who I am here.
I’m not a member of NB but my son receives your correspondence. He forwarded it to me. I applaud your statement. May Love Win! I’m heartbroken with the lack of action my church has taken, even though I know my Pastor feels as I do. We’re a divided congregation. Heartbreaking. Bless your congregation. God is with you. ❤️
As the Lead Pastor at NBUMC in the 1990's before election as a bishop in '96, who performed a gay wedding in the Sanctuary and was supported by the congregation in so doing, I affirm this strong statement. It reflects the heart of a great congregation and gutsy current leadership.
I wholeheartedly support the statement and the position of the the North Broadway Methodist Church because this is the right thing to do.
As God thru Christ would have me do!!
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The denomination has finally moved toward inclusion and our commitment to equality is now reflected in the official path forward. It has been a long and draining road, but I am grateful that we stayed firm when the outcome felt far from certain. Keep watching because our work to ensure …
May 4, 2019
Final supporters
We, the people of North Broadway United Methodist Church and Short North Church, on the basis of our Biblical understanding, reject the recent rulings of the General Conference prohibiting clergy from performing same-sex marriage and prohibiting LGBTQ persons from serving as clergy. We recognize that the passage of this plan has harmed our LGTBQ family and as such, it has harmed us all.
We recognize that the recent votes are part of a long and painful history and we vow to continue to struggle against racism, sexism, and classism. We know that when people of color, women, and those experiencing economic insecurity are harmed, we are all harmed. The same is true when LGBTQ members of our church are harmed. We will not be silent, and we will not allow our privilege to cause us to turn a blind eye to the harm inflicted on our LGBTQ members, nor on our church as a whole.
Let it be known that we reaffirm that our doors are open to ALL of God’s children. We celebrate weddings for all prepared couples, regardless of sex. We support LGBTQ clergy and laity serving in all capacities as God has called them. Should the Traditionalist plan be upheld by the Judicial Council, we shall not comply. We will continue to be the loving, welcoming church for ALL that God has called us to be. We will not be moved.
***By "Electronically Signing" this statement, you give North Broadway UMC and Short North Church full permission to add your name to our statement poster that will be hung at both campuses.***
Updates
March 25, 2019
The feedback I keep getting is that the silence from leadership is weighing on all of you as much as it is on me. I am exhausted by the waiting but we are still here and we are not going anywhere.
March 25, 2019
Reaching this point has taken a toll on all of us but your names prove that we are not fighting this alone. It is exhausting to keep pushing against such rigid systems. I am tired tonight yet seeing this level of commitment confirms that we are heading in the right direction.
Reached 100 supporters
March 25, 2019
61 Comments
Former office assistant to the Great Plains conference in Wichita, KS and receptionist for First United Methodist church in Wichita. I'm back home in Columbus now and stand by North Broadway& Short North decision to push back against harm done to LGBT+ family.
Sadness fills my heart at the need to sign this petition. To see the denomination I was taught to love and support take a stand of HATE and judgement against members of our human race is beyond troubling. Thank you to North Broadway and Short North congregations and leadership for showing a greater love, acceptance.
As a retired pastor I am saddened and angered by the recent action of the General Conference, but I find hope in the spirit of this statement.
I love my North Broadway family! I’m so thankful to have grown up in such a loving and accepting church. I know I can be who I am here.
I’m not a member of NB but my son receives your correspondence. He forwarded it to me. I applaud your statement. May Love Win! I’m heartbroken with the lack of action my church has taken, even though I know my Pastor feels as I do. We’re a divided congregation. Heartbreaking. Bless your congregation. God is with you. ❤️
As the Lead Pastor at NBUMC in the 1990's before election as a bishop in '96, who performed a gay wedding in the Sanctuary and was supported by the congregation in so doing, I affirm this strong statement. It reflects the heart of a great congregation and gutsy current leadership.
I wholeheartedly support the statement and the position of the the North Broadway Methodist Church because this is the right thing to do.
As God thru Christ would have me do!!
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Former office assistant to the Great Plains conference in Wichita, KS and receptionist for First United Methodist church in Wichita. I'm back home in Columbus now and stand by North Broadway& Short North decision to push back against harm done to LGBT+ family.