Description of the Champions of Clergy Equality Award
June 22, 2016 — Rio Texas MFSAMFSA Works as Part of LYN Coalition at General Conference
June 4, 2016 — Rio Texas MFSA| The theme for the UMC’s 2016 General Conference was, “Therefore, Go”. The kindest thing we can say about GC16 is, “it’s gone.” Our progressive coalition marched, prayed, witnessed, and sang together throughout GC, and while there were a few bright spots, the results of GC were pretty grim.
Thanks to our supporters and over 400 volunteers over the 11 days of GC, many of us sensed the presence of God within our midst. Unfortunately, we were not able to overturn the unreasonable discrimination practiced by our denomination toward our LGBTQI brothers and sisters. The GC finally approved a recommendation by the Council of Bishops to establish another commission to study the church’s stance on “human sexuality”. Only time will tell whether this will produce results, or is just “kicking the can down the road.” There are many articles being circulated online as we reflect on the events in Portland.
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Peace & Justice Luncheon registration extended to June 8 at 9am
June 4, 2016 — Rio Texas MFSA
Where do we go from here?Reflections on General Conference 2016Friday, June 10, 2016 – Noon American Bank Convention Center – Watergarden A (upstairs) Corpus Christi, Texas Sixth Annual Peace & Justice Luncheon Methodist Federation for Social Action, Rio Texas Chapter Rio Texas Conference Transforming Communities Vision Team Featuring
We are pleased to have these four United Methodists share their perspectives about General Conference 2016. · Jay Brim is a member of Westlake UMC-Austin who currently serves as Chancellor to the Bishops of the Rio Texas Conference. He is a lay delegate to GC 2016. · Rev. Laura Merrill is District Superintendent of the El Valle District in the Rio Texas Conference. She is a clergy delegate to GC 2016. · Rev. Steve Clunn is the coordinator of the Love Your Neighbor Coalition, a partnership of 13 United Methodist Church related Caucus groups working for a just, inclusive and grace filled denomination. · Jarell Wilson is a United Methodist candidate for ordination and a May graduate from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. This is his first General Conference. Join us for this on-site luncheon. In addition, we will honor the recipients of the MFSA “Building a Just Community” Awards. Luncheon Cost: $12.00 in advance (by June 8); $15.00 at MFSA booth (limited number available) Purchase tickets with credit card Here See luncheon flyer at: https://riotexasmfsa.org/2016/04/05/peace-and-justice-luncheon-2016/luncheonflyer2016/ |
Interfaith Action Of Central Texas
June 4, 2016 — Rio Texas MFSA
Join iACT on June 28 at the Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple for a courageous conversation on the topic of Dignity.
| Time: 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Location: Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple Please RSVP in advance! |
Rio Texas Methodist Federation for Social Action 