This is a page to share resources, links, and articles that will help us as a congregation to broaden our understanding, challenge our theology, and continue the conversation on what it means to live as a Christian in today’s world.
If you have a resource, link, or article you want to share, please email it to Pastor Christina (christina@wesley-church.org). These resources can cover a variety of different topics. All resources will be vetted and Pastor Christina will post them at her discretion.
GENERAL CONFERENCE
GC 2019 recap: http://www.umc.org/who-we-are/what-happened-and-what-didnt-at-general-conference-2019
Judicial Council decision: http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/ask-the-umc-what-did-the-judicial-council-decide-about-the-traditional-plan
A post-GC perspective from a conservative group within the UMC: https://wesleyancovenant.org/2019/07/25/what-if/
A post-GC perspective from a moderate/progressive group within the UMC: https://umcnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/UMCNext_PostGatheringPressRelease.pdf
NC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Resolutions passed in 2019: https://nccumc.org/ac2019/files/2019/06/ncc-ac19-resolutions-passed.pdf
Watch videos of worship and business sessions from AC 2019: https://nccumc.org/ac2019/live/
HUMAN SEXUALITY
Hayes Barton UMC Sacred Worth worship service on 7/21/19: https://vimeo.com/349587909
Matthew Vines and The Reformation Project: http://www.matthewvines.com/about/
OTHER TOPICS
UMC’s Social Principles: http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/social-principles-social-creed
A perspective on what migrants can offer to the church: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/july-web-only/god-blessed-church-migrants-refugee-leaders-south-tulsa-bap.html
How Habitat Wake is advocating for affordable housing: https://www.habitatwake.org/sites/default/files/2018-10/2018_11_16_Advocacy%20Priorities%20Flier_v1%20%283%29.pdf
Congregations for Social Justice Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CongregationsForSocialJustice/
WANT TO TALK FURTHER OR PROPOSE A CHURCH-WIDE RESPONSE?
Pastor Christina is happy and eager to have a one-on-one conversation with you if you would like to talk further.
If you would like to propose a church-wide response to any of these topics, draft a proposal and submit it to the NOW Committee (co-chairs are Joe and Jerry) explaining the action you would like to see taken.
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