Friday, January 3, 2020

A Message from Bishop Gregory Palmer, West Ohio Conference



[West Ohio Bishop, Gregory Palmer]


January 3, 2020

Dear Friends of Athens First UMC,

Below is a letter from our Bishop Gregory Palmer regarding legislation that is being drafted for consideration at this May’s General Conference of the UMC that will be held in Minnesota.

The link located in Bishop Palmer’s letter below can be reached by clicking here. Check back here on Nikos for details regarding the scheduled Monday, January 13 live stream mentioned in Bishop Palmer’s letter. Since “Ask the Pastor” Sunday is scheduled for both worship services on January 26, this will be an opportunity for me to share my thoughts on this proposed legislation. You are also welcome to share any biblical, theological, or church related questions to me at robert@firstumcathens.org by Friday, January 17. I will do my best to address your questions on that Sunday.

As we await this May’s General Conference and decisions that may be made regarding issues related to human sexuality, I invite us to continue to be the welcoming, loving, and inclusive congregation that we are known to be. 

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Robert
Senior Pastor, Athens First UMC


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