I have grown from having Beth as our pastor.
08 Dec 2004
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Reflection from Nancy Tkacs of First United Methodist Church of Germantown |
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Cut your losses?
05 Dec 2004
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A sermon by Rev. Jim McIntire, Bala United Methodist Church
Jim was Beth's predecessor at First United Methodist Church of Germantown. Beth is a pastor to Jim's children. Jim is pastor to Beth's parents. |
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Our job is to try to walk in the footsteps of Christ.
05 Dec 2004
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A reflection by Michael C. Mahan, from First United Methodist Church of Germantown |
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There were no winners today.
04 Dec 2004
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Bishop John Schol writes to the Baltimore-Washington Conference |
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Grace was abundant.
04 Dec 2004
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Pastoral Letter from Bishop Marcus Matthews regarding the Beth Stroud Trial
December 3, 2004 |
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We celebrate all the people who have spoken God's extravagant welcome
28 Dec 2004
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Response from the United Church of Christ Coalition
December 3, 2004
The United Church of Christ Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns stands in solidarity with Beth, her courageous congregation and all United Methodists who find this verdict appalling. We lift up our prayers in lament that the Church still cannot make room for the abundant gifts of such a woman of faith. It is a sign of our brokenness and sin that one so talented and integrity-filled would be stripped of her credentials. And we pray for the day when ALL God's children who are called to ministry will find a Church that celebrates them.
In the meantime, we give thanks for Beth's courage, honesty, integrity and witness. We celebrate her home congregation and all the people who have spoken God's extravagant welcome in the midst of bigotry and ignorance. In this Advent season, it is a sign of the Incarnation in our midst. |
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