I have rejoined the United Methodist Church

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Moogy
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I have rejoined the United Methodist Church

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I haven't been an official member of any church for some years now. After leaving the COC, I was a Methodist for some years. I have visited various denominations from time to time, but usually when I have attended, I have gone to the UMC. I don't agree with them on everything, but they don't care if people disagree. Since my retirement last year (oh, happy day!), I have become more involved socially in the small town near our place in the country. So finally now I feel "at home" enough to join a church. So last Sunday, I actually joined. I did warn the pastor that I hate committee work, so please don't ask me to do that. :P
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NI COC for over 30 years, but out for over 40 years now
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Left the UMC in 2019 based on their decision to condemn LGBT+ persons and to discipline Pastors who perform same-sex marriages
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We have this committee.....


That sounds great, Moogy! I hope you really enjoy it and get a lot out of attending.
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So happy for you, Moogy!! You go, girl :D
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Two thumbs up!
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I thought you were Methodist Ivyrose!
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Many UMC signs include the motto/quote, "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors." I like that.
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Left the UMC in 2019 based on their decision to condemn LGBT+ persons and to discipline Pastors who perform same-sex marriages
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There is a Methodist Church a block and a half away from my house. When I was growing up my childhood home was catty-corner across the street from the Methodist parsonage of one of the Methodist Church's in town.
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Moogy wrote:Many UMC signs include the motto/quote, "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors." I like that.
Congratulations and blessings to you, Moogy!
I finally joined the UMC after being a very active participant for about twelve years.
From your original post, I know that you understand, "It was time."
As to the quote about openness, it spoke to me, and was further evidence that it was time.
God is good.
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My first cousin is a Methodist and goes to the Methodist Church out in Eureka. They had a woman preacher by the last name of Cain and this woman preacher preached at my aunt's funeral twenty years ago. She didn't do a bad job, just did not know my aunt very well and did the funeral to please my first cousin.
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My dear next-door neighbor was a lifelong Methodist and when he became terminally ill, he wanted a Methodist funeral. It fell to me to make sure that happened. I did my best. His church was so helpful during his illness and afterward.
Glad you have found a good church, Moogy, and may you never be asked to join a committee.
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