Discussion and Vote – Reconciling Ministries Network
The Mayfair Heights congregation is exploring what it would mean for us to become a Reconciling Church with the Reconciling Ministries Network. This exploration is in keeping with the changes in The 2024 Discipline Of The United Methodist Church as a result of General Conference. It is also in keeping with our support of all persons in all kinds of places and circumstances in this life.
During the Sunday School time this Sunday, June 15, we will be led in discussion by Rev. Jeni Markham Clewell, retired Deacon in the United Methodist Church, and Rev. Dr. Jonathan Drummond, our Connectional Pastor.
The Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) is “committed to intersectional justice across and beyond the United Methodist connection, working for the full participation of all LGBTQ+ people throughout the life and leadership of the Church.” For more information, please go to RMN’s website: https://rmnetwork.org.
We will vote as a congregation on Sunday, June 22, at the beginning of the worship service on whether to join Reconciling Ministries Network. All members of Mayfair Heights United Methodist Church, including Associate Members and Clergy affiliated with this Charge Conference, will be able to vote on this proposal.
Peace With Justice Sunday – June 15, 2025
Sunday, June 15, 2025, we will take our special offering for Peace With Justice Sunday. Here is a summary of the kinds of influence we can have in offerings such as this.
The United Methodist Church honors the dignity of every individual made in God’s image. Moved by Christ’s love to pursue reconciliation and peace, United Methodists are unwilling to turn a blind eye to injustice.
Your giving on Peace with Justice Sunday is vital for The United Methodist Church to continue its global ministries of reconciliation, doing God’s critical work in the world. Because you give:
- United Methodists spearhead a peace ministry uniting Arizona border communities;
- United Methodists in Liberia learn to implement the denomination’s Social Principles to address social-justice issues; and
- Pennsylvania students educate their community about sex-trafficking at home and abroad.
- When you support Peace with Justice Sunday, you empower local Christians – in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Liberia and other places – to build the world of peace that Jesus advocated.
- “But as for you, return to your God, hold fast to love and justice, and wait continually for your God.” (Hosea 12:6, NRSV)
- As we wait, join with us in holding fast to love and justice. Together, we do more!
Please designate your additional offering this week as “Peace With Justice” in the check memo field or donate using the following link:
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