First United Methodist’s Journey Of Becoming Reconciling Church Just Beginning
Via Elmhurst Patch
A new sign on the east wall of First United Methodist Church makes a simple statement: “All Are Welcome.” It’s something one might expect any church to say. It’s a welcoming gesture for all who read it, but it carries an additional significance. The sign, hung on Easter Sunday, is particularly speaking to the gay, lesbian and transgender community.
The congregation of about 500 parishioners at First United Methodist has been in conversation for several years about becoming a reconciling congregation. “After enough people were talking about it, we began to form a task force and started talking about the process,” said Rev. Dr. Norma Lee Barnhart.
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