#BeUMC

As the conversation on the continuing United Methodist Church progresses, this page will provide Pasadena Community Church with resources directly from the Florida UMC Conference that addresses questions that many of you have been asking.

The Florida UMC has been answering an increasing number of questions from congregations wondering about the future of The United Methodist Church. Among these have been some recurrent questions reflecting misperceptions or misinformation floating around from sources outside the UMC church. The below links will offer accurate responses to the misperceptions or misinformation that have been going around.

WHAT THE UMC BELIEVES

DISAFFILIATION
FAQ’s on the Disaffiliation Lawsuits

UMC Bishops welcome Judicial Council’s clarification of church disaffiliation process

For a full listing of Resources regarding Disaffiliations
This site is a listing of News Articles, Statements, and FAQ’s regarding disaffiliating from the UMC
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AFRICAN UMC BISHOPS MAKE DISAFFILIATION STATEMENT

STATEMENT FROM AFRICA COLLEGES OF BISHOPS

UMC African Bishops Repudiate WCA, Africa Initiative

Denominational Resources
- Be UMC Worship & Preaching Resources: Incorporate the #BeUMC campaign into worship services with the help of this sermon series developed by Discipleship Ministries.
- Reconciliation and Grace Through Separation (Protocol) Website: A proposal to restructure The United Methodist Church by separation as the best means to resolve our differences
- People of God #BeUMC Campaign: The People of God campaign celebrates the core values that connect the people of The United Methodist Church. We are faithful, Jesus-seeking, missional, committed, spirit-filled, deeply rooted, connected, resilient, justice-seeking and diverse people of God.
- Connectional Table Webinar: Should I Stay or Should I Go?: As our church experiences a tumultuous season, you may be wondering what our disagreements and decisions will mean for you.
- Ask the UMC: What is the Church’s position on homosexuality?
- Tuesdays at the Table: What do you understand when you hear, “This is the Lord’s table and we don’t set the guest list?”: Dr. Edgardo Colón-Emeric talks about what it means to invite everyone to the Lord’s Table.
- Who’s at your table: Compass 74 Podcast: This episode is a conversation between co-hosts Pierce Drake and Ryan Dunn. They discuss the age-old, but always relevant question of “What would Jesus do?”–as the question relates to community, gathering, and relationships in our 21st-century context.

Florida Conference Resources
- Presentation to Local Churches in the East Central District: Rev. Alex Shanks presents on the future of the United Methodist Church and the upcoming General Conference.
- The Cross and the Flame Bishop Carter’s General Conference opening sermon: A sermon for the Special Session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church by Kenneth H. Carter, Jr., President, Council of Bishops on February 24, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri
- Rev. Alex Shanks Presentation to Heritage UMC on the Postponement of General Conference
- A Community of Love and Forgiveness: A 40-Day Journey of Discipleship: A diverse set of lay and clergy authors from around the Conference reflect on this baptismal vow: “Do you confess Jesus Christ as your savior, put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as your Lord, in union with the church which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races?”
- A Way Forward: A Report from St. Louis on Thursday: Blogpost by Bishop Ken Carter
- A Letter to the Gulf Central District from Interim Superintendent Rev. Clarke Campbell-Evans
- Bishop Ken Carter’s Opening Message at Annual Conference 2021
- The Protocol of Grace & Reconciliation Through Separation: Questions and Answers with Rev. Alex Shanks
- The Future of the UMC in Florida (Video): Bishop Ken Carter discusses the UMC in Florida
- Seven Reasons The United Methodist Church Will Remain United: A video by Bishop Carter
- A Way Forward: A webpage of various links and resources
- General Conference & My Church’s Future (Video): Join Bishop Carter and Rev. Alex Shanks as they share the latest information about the upcoming General Conference and the future of The United Methodist Church. In a season of change, we remain confident of God’s presence among us as we remain On Mission Together.

On May 22, 2022, the Assistant to the Bishop Alex Shanks came and spoke with Pasadena Community Church. This is the recorded session.

Living in Connection in a Season of Waiting from Florida Conference

A Future With Hope for the UMC from Chapelwood UMC

Laity Webinar Frequently Asked Questions

BUILDING BELOVED COMMUNITY

Basic Anti-Racism Training