Next meeting will be on May 27
This is a group that will broaden the original focus beyond LGBTQIA+ persons to include taking action regarding Jesus call to “take care of the least of these.
We will define what we consider to be “the least of these” in the current culture, especially in the Capital Region. We will determine what types of action we can take to be supportive of these populations. The important word is ACTION.
An organizational meeting was held on March 24. A number of actions were discussed including:
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- reestablish a relationship with the group home on Main Street
- participate in a Crop Walk to benefit food pantries
- create calming kits for children at church and/or schools
- inquire of Shelters of Saratoga what help they need
- create Blessings Bags to hand out to homeless residents
- determine what help animal shelters need, maybe connect with a group called Mr. Moe
- research what it would take to become a “code blue” shelter
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The Group is trying to address these ideas through many means with solutions that can be accomplished without significant effort on the part of the Group.
Three members will be working on re-establishing a relationship with the group home while two others will be working on Blessing Bags.
COMPARISON OF PROPOSALS TO GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020
The summary in this document compares proposals from various groups, in alphabetical order, about the structure of the UMC. It does not include proposals from individuals. Further details are in the documents and legislation. All proposals will be open for amendments at General Conference and may be subject to Judicial Council review.
For more information on Reconciling Ministries at Jonesville UMC please read the documents listed below.
What is the Reconciling Community Within JUMC
What is Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN)
Courses & Events Hosted by Reconciling Community
Why Care About the UMC General Conference
What Will Happen After the General Conference
Resist Harm
A United Methodist movement of acceptance of all people.
As United Methodists, we are called to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves. When oppression presents itself from within our Church, we have a God-given responsibility to respond with resistance renewed and resist harm.
Resist Harm is a movement, a collection of resources, and a call to action.
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SOLIDARITY in support of LGBTQ people and allies
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VISIBILITY to illustrate that we are a large and growing majority of United Methodists in the United States and some of the Central Conferences
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SUPPORT to help those directly experiencing harm
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Each month of resistance will be themed to help organize our work and resources and keep them fresh.
Resources and tools are available at ResistHarm.com include the following:
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- Prayer
- Worship
- Marriage/Weddings
- Education
- Media Strategy/Social Media
- Clergy Support
- Public Witness/Protests
