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 Welcome to the Guardians of the United Methodist!

Join us - as we energize the #StayUMC @ Bethany group into volunteering and taking a more active role in the future of Bethany.  

We are committed to staying together, inclusive changes needed, re-emerging via the Spirit and healing as a congregation. 

  1. Are you committed to uphold the United Methodist Church in your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness? 
  2. Do you want Bethany to remain in the United Methodist Church? 
  3. Do you believe change is needed (as the lead team spoke about )
    1. to be more inviting, 
    2. to be more welcoming of ALL views: traditionalist, moderates and progressives,
    3. not tolerate any language that does harm.
  4. Do you see value in maintaining the interconnectedness in missions, hospitals, and colleges? 
  5. Do you believe the best option in reconciling Bethany's diverse congregation is through proven Wesleyan and connectionalism ideology matured by the United Methodist Church? 
  6. Do you see the positive future of United Methodist Church as we work on removing all divisive language from our Book of Discipline? (Win-Win for everyone)
  7. Do you see a church where all people are on equal footing and the conscience of our clergy are embraced and empowered? 
  8. Do you believe that all things are possible through the Spirit - even the financial future of Bethany and the United Methodist Church.

This blog is to communicate the views of those who are committed to Bethany #StayUMC.  Our goals are:

  • Work towards getting as many members to vote NO to Disaffiliation.
  • Provide a vision for an inclusive and affirming church - where ALL are welcomed, including traditionalist, progressives and centrist
  • Provide a common place to get resources and hear advocates for #StayUMC
If you want Bethany UMC to become a genuine inclusive church for all, vote to #StayUMC.   If your God is calling you to independence, we want you to hear - we love you and want you in our church.  However you vote,  we will honor and affirm your viewpoints.  To the Glory of God. 

If your are a member of Bethany UMC and want to help contact the following:

Bill Robbins   at bill@nj2communications.com
Mellissa Dowdy 

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