Dear Friends, My name is Stephen Cady and I am a United Methodist. For most of my life, I have been proud to say that. Since the public humiliation of GC2019, however, I have grown increasingly circumspect in that revelation. Not because I am no longer proud of the rich tradition of vital piety and social holiness that birthed the Methodist movement, but because it has been … [Read more...] about Last Chance for Matching Grant!
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Church Trials Part I: Forced Departure
Author: Rev. Dr. Mark R. Holland , Executive Director, Mainstream UMC This is the first in a series on the complaints and trials going on currently in the UMC and what is ahead when the Traditional Plan takes effect January 1, 2020. The Traditional Plan’s goal is to evict bishops, clergy, and entire annual conferences from the UMC. This series will explore how we actively resist … [Read more...] about Church Trials Part I: Forced Departure
GC Petition Deadline Reminder
Dear Friends, My name is Rev. Rob Fuquay and I serve as a board member for Mainstream UMC. The deadline for submitting petitions to General Conference 2020 is today, September 18. In today’s world, no legislation can pass without thoughtful advocacy. If we want real change in the UMC that gives the US Church the governance capacity to honor LGBTQ persons, we need to help … [Read more...] about GC Petition Deadline Reminder
Co-Founder Announces Challenge Grant!
Dear Friends, My name is Rev. Dr. Nanette Roberts and I am the co-founder and host pastor for Mainstream UMC. I am pleased to announce that our fundraising efforts this month have inspired a donor to make a $15,000 challenge grant. For every dollar that we raise through September, the donor will match up to a total of $15,000. This is a great opportunity for you to give a gift … [Read more...] about Co-Founder Announces Challenge Grant!
A Message from Alabama
Dear Friends, I am Pat Luna, a lay person in Alabama-West Florida. I was first reserve delegate in 2012 and delegate in 2016 and 2019 General Conferences. I am also a board member for Mainstream UMC. I am writing today to ask you to join me in making a donation to support the on-going work of Mainstream UMC. I believe that the work that Mainstream UMC has done and is … [Read more...] about A Message from Alabama
An Appeal from North Texas
Dear Friends, My name is Tim Crouch and I serve as a board member for Mainstream UMC. I am writing today to ask you to join me in making a donation to support the on-going work of Mainstream UMC. As a lay person from the North Texas Conference, I believe that the work that Mainstream UMC is doing is critical for the future of our church. Nowhere else in our church are hard … [Read more...] about An Appeal from North Texas
The “Endy” Plan: Critique Part 2
Part two of the Guest Article by Rev. Dr. Stan Copeland, Senior Pastor of Lovers Lane UMC, Dallas, Texas. Dr. Copeland is a self-proclaimed Wesleyan Evangelical who leads a large, thriving congregation that lives and nurtures the theological diversity of United Methodism. His congregation includes members from 14 African nations as well as a significant LGBTQ community, all working … [Read more...] about The “Endy” Plan: Critique Part 2
Indy Plan: Dissolution is No Solution
Guest Article by Rev. Dr. Stan Copeland, Senior Pastor of Lovers Lane UMC, Dallas, Texas. Dr. Copeland is a self-proclaimed Wesleyan Evangelical who leads a large, thriving congregation that lives and nurtures the theological diversity of United Methodism. His congregation includes members from 14 African nations as well as a significant LGBTQ community, all working together to make disciples of … [Read more...] about Indy Plan: Dissolution is No Solution
Confirmed: Voter Fraud at General Conference
Author: Rev. Dr. Mark R. Holland, Executive Director Mainstream UMC New revelations of voter fraud have further damaged the legitimacy of the United Methodist General Conference. There are individuals within our denomination so desperate to consolidate power in the church that they are posing as someone else to cast votes. One must ask if voter fraud is simply an outgrowth of other unscrupulous … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Voter Fraud at General Conference
Survey Results 4 of 4: Concerns About a Split
Author: Advisory Board Editorial Team, Mainstream UMC This is the fourth of four posts analyzing the results of the Mainstream UMC Grassroots Survey that ran from June 25 to July 11, 2019. There were 28 questions total. This post covers question 24 which identified the greatest concerns about the UMC should there be a split. There are links below to read the other … [Read more...] about Survey Results 4 of 4: Concerns About a Split