Comments on: Supreme Court Ruling

By: Luanne Gillock

Luanne Gillock — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:30:31 +0000

Bishop McAlilly,
Thank you for your comments. I think you struck a very good balance between being clear on the Church’s position about same-sex marriages and being clear that we need to minister to and respect each other as brothers and sisters in Christ, not on the basis of sexual orientation. I also appreciate and think it was appropriate that you asked ministers to address the Supreme Court ruling from the pulpit yesterday. It is a blessing to have you, a strong leader, as our Bishop during these trying times.

Blessings,
Luanne

By: Carole

Carole — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:45:04 +0000

I am aware of church policy so did not think the letter you had read from our pulpit on Sunday anything but gratuitous.. I have waited for years for the third tripod of our faith, reason, to prevail over scripture and tradition in this matter. I was so heartsick yesterday that I am not waiting anymore. I will not be returning to my church. I do not feel that I can support by my presence or my gifts such hurtful policy. I will continue to pray for the church.

By: redstar1212

redstar1212 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:20:16 +0000

Why not? Don’t homosexuals bleed red just like you?

By: Janet L. Myers

Janet L. Myers — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:28:19 +0000

I believe in open hearts and open minds and open doors, but marriage in church; TO ME; is our connection to God in creation. It reminds that God created Male and Female and they in turn was ordered by God almighty to reproduce and fill the earth. To be born again is Gods promise of his eternal love for his Son who in turn made it possible for God to again be with us, male and female and little children. GOD WITH US IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH!

By: Janet L. Myers

Janet L. Myers — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:11:17 +0000

We are to LOVE the Lord with all our heart and our neighbor as our self and pray for and help those in need. Children is a gift of Gods grace and a reminder of his love for male and female persons. Not only does it It remind us of God’s love for us as male and female, but also our close connection to himself in creation.

By: wtmcalilly

wtmcalilly — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:58:15 +0000

Thank you. Our church facilities are not to be used for same gender weddings as well.

By: Francis E. Williams

Francis E. Williams — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 13:12:20 +0000

You did not address whether or not such ceremonies could be held in our churches.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 03:28:48 +0000

Ann … of course there are far more church like you want than apparently the one you are in. The Nashville area has plenty of “traditional” UMC’s … go where you’re more comfortable. God Bless.

By: Nan Zoller

Nan Zoller — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 23:25:02 +0000

What a week! The pope eases church stance on divorce, the ACA is affirmed/upheld, and civil rights & love prevailed.

I thought the bishop’s letter was timely, informational, and reserved. And appropriate. No more silent UMC around here! I’m always glad to see that you keep the LSpkrs/Servants informed and updated, as they should be.

Any backlash from the shots? Flora home?

See email re ProjTransf and Dennis that’ll I’ll copy to you. You’ll like it!

By: wtmcalilly

wtmcalilly — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 23:10:34 +0000

Anne,
If you will email me @[email protected], I will be answer your questions.

Peace,
Bishop McAlilly