GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH LAUNCHED MAY 1, 2022
By Sean Claes
Today launched the “Global Methodist Church.”
I am saddened and pray for those who feel the need to leave a United Methodist Church because of the church’s discussion about the love, acceptance and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community…
Those who are unwilling to be fully accepting and affirming (or at least open to the conversation) are the folks who removed the “United” from their name and added “Global.”
I pray those who have a place at the table for the next gathering of the United Methodist church make the Christian decision and fully affirm and accept LGBTQIA+ people who wish to marry the person they love and/or are called by God to serve the church.
I pray for those who have left Christianity and/or organized religion because of individuals who hate in the name of God.
I pray for those who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I pray they know that they are loved by Christians who lead by love. they are fully accepted by those who follow Jesus’ example.
I look forward to a fully accepting, affirming and loving United Methodist Church. I pray this can be a reality. Then the Church can fully live up to their slogan: Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.
Anything less is incompatible with Christian teaching.
Love moves first.
#LoveMovesFirst
