EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL

UMC DOCUMENTS


FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS

https://www.umc.org/en/content/foundational-documents


UMC BOOK OF DISCIPLINE

book of discipline 2016.pdf (google.com)


BOOK OF DISCIPLINE: DISAFFILIATION CLAUSE ¶2553

BOD Sec 2553


BOOK OF DISCIPLINE:

MINISTRY OF THE ORDAINED: (Sec 304.3) Section 304

“While persons set apart by the Church for ordained ministry are subject to all the frailties of the human condition and the pressures of society, they are required to maintain the highest standards of holy living in the world. The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. Therefore self-avowed practicing homosexuals are not to be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church.”


BOOK OF DISCIPLINE:

PART V SOCIAL PRINCIPLES: II. THE NURTURING COMMUNITY ¶161 (HUMAN SEXUALITY)

C) Marriage—We affirm the sanctity of the marriage covenant that is expressed in love, mutual support, personal commitment, and shared fidelity between a man and a woman. We believe that God’s blessing rests upon such marriage, whether or not there are children of the union. We reject social norms that assume different standards for women than for men in marriage. We support laws in civil society that define marriage as the union of one man and one woman.


G) Human Sexuality—We affirm that sexuality is God’s good gift to all persons. We call everyone to responsible stewardship of this sacred gift.


Although all persons are sexual beings whether or not they are married, sexual relations are affirmed only with the covenant of monogamous, heterosexual marriage.


We deplore all forms of the commercialization, abuse, and exploitation of sex. We call for strict global enforcement of laws prohibiting the sexual exploitation of children and for adequate protection, guidance, and counseling for abused children. All persons, regardless of age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human and civil rights ensured and to be protected against violence. The Church should support the family in providing age-appropriate education regarding sexuality to children, youth, and adults.


We affirm that all persons are individuals of sacred worth, created in the image of God. All persons need the ministry of the Church in their struggles for human fulfillment, as well as the spiritual and emotional care of a fellowship that enables reconciling relationships with God, with others, and with self. The United Methodist Church does not condone the practice of homosexuality and considers this practice incompatible with Christian teaching. We affirm that God’s grace is available to all. We will seek to live together in Christian community, welcoming, forgiving, and loving one another, as Christ has loved and accepted us. We implore families and churches not to reject or condemn lesbian and gay members and friends. We commit ourselves to be in ministry for and with all persons.

EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL

WEBSITES

 

The United Methodist Church

   The United Methodist Church (umc.org)

 

The Global Methodist Church

Global Methodist Church | Join Us | Make Disciples

 

As with all diverse perspectives in the content that follows, the views represent the ideas of the authors and are not necessarily completely representative of any single church or broader movement.

 

VIDEO LINKS

 

PRO-DISAFFILIATION   

Rob Renfroe

(On Going Global Methodist)

https://youtu.be/5g48onYSqg0

(11:51) 

 

Shreveport Pastor

Explains Differences

(DISAFFILIATED)

First United Methodist Shreveport | The UMC (firstshreveport.com)

 



PRO-UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Adam Hamilton

(On Staying United Methodist)

https://proudtobeumc.com/ (10:47)

 

Huntsville Pastor Explains Differences (STAYED UMC)

Video 1 - Theologically Progressive vs Traditional - YouTube


 

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Misconceptions About Traditionalist




ARTICLES


PRO-UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

  What is the Church’s Position on Homosexuality - UMC.ORG (2022) 

What is the Church's position on homosexuality? (umc.org)

 

Disobedience Didn’t Start with Sexuality Debate - UM NEWS (2023)

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/disobedience-didnt-start-with-sexuality-debate

 


PRO-DISAFFILIATION

Wesleyan Covenant Association (2022) Rev. Maxie Dunnam

https://wesleyancovenant.org/2022/10/24/let-me-say-that-again/

 

Dr. Karl Stegall Reflections of a Former FUMC Pastor (2023)

Dr. Karl Stegall Reflections of a Former FUMC Pastor (2023)

 


NEUTRAL STANCE (PROS/CONS)

https://www.sgaumc.org/disaffiliation-considerations

 


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OTHER CHURCH WEBSITES


SHREVEPORT UMC (DISAFFILIATED)

First United Methodist Shreveport | Discernment Resources (firstshreveport.com)


HUNTSVILLE UMC (STAYED UMC)

Discernment – Huntsville First United Methodist Church


MADISON UMC (DISAFFILIATED)

Madison Methodist FAQ guide_REV 4_2_26_23.pdf (madisonumc.org)


FAIRHOPE UMC (STAYED UMC)

Discernment Team Resources | Articles | Fairhope UMC