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Are we ready to walk the walk and talk the talk?

Join us for our next Virtual Porch — "Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk: Conversations That Change Communities" — with Chris Pepple (she/her) on October 27th at 8 PM ET.

In a moment when LGBTQ+ rights are being stripped away state by state, Chris will help us think through both sides of allyship: the public courage to show up, and the quiet, one-on-one conversations that change hearts closer to home.

Come ready to leave with real tools for the conversations ahead.

📅 Oct. 27 | 8 PM ET
💻 Virtual Porch on Zoom
🔗 rmnetwork.org/walkthewalk

Calling all LGBTQ+ people in the UMC — or interested in it — to complete a survey.

This October, the Council of Bishops is holding a special leadership gathering: lay and clergy leaders from every episcopal area, coming together for prayer and discernment about the UMC's future after General Conference 2024. A group of LGBTQ+ people invited to that gathering connected beforehand and agreed on one thing — their voices alone aren't enough.

So they created a survey to bring LGBTQ+ voices from across the whole connection into the room with them, and they've asked us to help spread the word. They want to hear from you whether you're currently part of the UMC, used to be, or would like to be — to understand what it means to be LGBTQ+ in the UMC today, how you're engaged in the life of the church, and what the priorities should be for the future.

Add your voice. Survey closes Sunday, October 12.
https://bit.ly/calgarylgbtqsurvey

Buy Decolonizing Christianity with Dr. Ish Ruiz on Sendowl In today’s tense political and cultural climate, how might Christianity be renewed into a tradition that is more faithful to the Gospel and more capable of resp

"All are welcome here."

It's on the sign outside a lot of churches. And it's probably even true in the sense that nobody gets stopped at the door.

But saying it doesn't make it true, and it's not the same thing as a church actually doing the work.

The Book of Discipline's discriminatory language was removed at the 2024 General Conference, and that matters. But removing discriminatory language at the denominational level does not mean LGBTQ+ people are affirmed and celebrated for who they were created to be in every local church. It just means the door isn't locked anymore. It doesn't mean every congregation has decided LGBTQ+ people belong as co-creators of that space, not just guests in it.

That's the difference with a Reconciling congregation. They don't leave it to guesswork. They say clearly, publicly, what they believe about LGBTQ+ people.

Ask your church whether they've done the work, or just the branding.

Learn more at RMNetwork.org

Nominations are now open for the 2027 RMN Board of Directors.

We're seeking individuals with a heart for intersectional LGBTQ+ justice and a real vision for the future of the Reconciling movement. Since the 2024 General Conference, we've stepped into a new era of United Methodism — one with meaningful openings for deeper inclusion in the U.S., while the fight for full inclusion continues in UMC communities around the world.

Board members help shape RMN's strategic direction, serve on committees, and support our work at Convocations and General Conference. If you know someone who'd be a strong fit — or if that someone is you — we'd love a nomination.

Nominate at RMNetwork.org/rmnboard

Yes, it does! 🌈🌈🌈 Thanks General Commission on the Status and Role of Women!

Read the latest writing from our General Secretary, Rev. Stephanie York Arnold:

"I tell you this story because that kind of belonging and empowerment is my dream for what GCSRW helps the Church live into. I believe this has always been our identity, but we’ve had seasons where we have leaned in deeply, and seasons we have treaded carefully. We are done treading carefully. Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world must mean inclusion, love, acceptance, belonging, and empowerment for ALL, or it doesn’t mean anything at all. I want us to radically lean into our mandate: challenging our worldwide Church to the full and equitable inclusion of women at every level of leadership. Not just for women’s sake, but for all people, because the true liberation of one should always be the liberation of all."

Link in comments!

Friends, if you missed the live event, or want to watch it again, you can watch the recording here. This was hosted by Reconciling Ministries Network’s extension ministries: Parents Reconciling Network and United Methodist Alliance for Transgender Inclusion.

Unconditional: A Conversation on Parenting & Loving Transgender Children What does it look like to love your child without conditions — even...

Friends, are you registered for this already? 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

You don’t want to miss this!

Learn more & register here: RMNetwork.org/unconditional

Help shape the future of The United Methodist Church!

We need your help as we envision The United Methodist Church of both today and tomorrow.

📱 If you're under 35 years old, scan the QR code in your preferred language (English, Français, Português or Deutsch) and complete the survey.

📣 If you're 35 or older, you can still make a difference by sharing this post to help us reach more United Methodist youth and young adults.

Your responses will help United Methodist leaders better understand how young people experience the church today—and how they envision the church of tomorrow.

🗓️ Survey closes July 31.

Thanks! Danke! Obrigada! Merci!

You don’t want to miss this!

Learn more & register here: RMNetwork.org/unconditional