We’re serving all God’s children - United Methodist Clergy in Mid-Maine

The United Methodist Church has been in the news lately. A global meeting recently affirmed and strengthened an exclusive stance against ordination and marriage of those identifying as LGBTQ+ and the allies who support them.  

We stand in opposition to this decision.

We mourn with all who have been harmed by our denomination’s stance and/or response to that stance. We will continue to prayerfully work to be a Church where no one is excluded.

If you or your family or friends are LGBTQ+, we are here for you. We commit to leading Christian communities where all are invited to experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ, to grow together in holiness of heart and life, and to discern and respond to God’s call and purpose.

By God’s grace we will encourage unity in our diversity, having the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5).  Our Methodist founder, John Wesley, said to friends with whom he disagreed, “If your heart be as mine, then give me your hand.” The prayer of Jesus as he anticipated going to the cross was, “That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.” (John 17:21 NIV)  

We may not all agree on some matters of doctrine or politics, but we seek to lead churches where everyone desiring to grow closer to God through Jesus Christ is welcome. Therefore, we invite into full participation in the life of the church people of every age, race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family structure, marital status, economic status, political spectrum, physical or mental ability.