Church leaders postpone 2020 General Conference
With the coronavirus disrupting lives worldwide, General Conference organizers determined they have no choice but to postpone The United Methodist Church's top legislative assembly, which was scheduled for May 5-15 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Commission members do not yet know how quickly they can announce new dates.
Mainstream UMC Town Hall
A Call for Grace
Watch the recorded Town Hall here.
Reconciling Hearts
First Church is a member of Reconciling Ministries Network, which works to help UMC members and churches become intentionally inclusive especially for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender people (LGBT). Reconciling Hearts is the local ministry here at First Church for anyone who is interested in developing and nurturing a culture that is welcoming and affirming, and seeks to build a more inclusive church. Contact Carol Abrahamson: ciadfa@att.net
First Church West Campus, Sunday February 9th
approximately 110 people gathered representing 12 churches for the Courageous Conversations Event.
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