Antioch Community Church — A United Methodist Congregation issued the following announcement on Mar. 18.
Since the postponement of General Conference to 2024, much of the news has been about church disaffiliations and denominational divisions.
No question the rhetorical punches are flying on social media and in newsletters. However, many United Methodists see no reason to throw in the towel on the church they love.
More than 275 General Conference delegates and other church leaders released an open letter March 18 that shares their hopes for the denomination’s future and their commitment to stay United Methodist.
“Ministry is happening now!” said the Letter to the Connection upon the Postponement of General Conference. “With each of you, we will do the work of Christ that will lead our church into Easter resurrection.”
Most of the signers come from across the United States. Other United Methodists are invited to sign.
The Rev. Eric Swanson, a delegate from the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, said he and the letter’s other writers wanted to present a positive vision while acknowledging there is still work to do.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Antioch Community Church — A United Methodist Congregation
