Before we are consumers, we are kin. Before we are consumers, we are siblings. Before we are consumers, we are of earth + spirit. Sometimes, we find ourselves having to rely on imperfect options. Those of us who live in rural places or experience poverty, or those of us trying to survive a crisis.

If you don't know who your representative is, that's okay! You can look them up here: www.house.gov/representati... No need to be polished or speak steadily. Simply tell your elected official, who works for you and your neighbors, to reject this bill on account of the suffering it promises.

🌎 WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT Immigration Justice & Congregational Care Led by Rev. Becky Schofield Motter (she/her) How can your church move from compassion to action when it comes to immigration justice? 🧡 Wonder. Discern. Act. 🗓️ Join us at Convocation 2025! Register today: rmnetwork.org/uncharted

📣 CONVOCATION WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT 🕊️ Come ready to imagine sacred disruption. 🔥 Leave ready to lead with bold, embodied gospel. 🗓️ Join us at Convocation 2025! Register now—both in-person & virtual tickets available! 👉 rmnetwork.org/uncharted

If you see today's issue of @usatoday.com on newsstands, flip it open and you'll find Rev. Dr. Izzy Alvaran (RMN's Director of Mission Impact) in the middle, speaking about the sacred responsibility of churches.

At Uncharted, we're blessed to look forward to preaching from Rev. Andi Woodworth – a gifted speaker and compassionate thinker. You may have seen Rev. Andi highlighted earlier this year in The Advocate and LGBTQ Nation where they lauded her as the first out #trans person to address...

Uncommonly, needlessly cruel – a bill banning gender affirming care for adult Medicaid recipients has passed the U.S. House. It now proceeds to the Senate.

Crucifixion was a thousand different horrors. And among those horrors – its normalcy. The folklore of the cross, the image that many of us conjure today on Good Friday, is of three crucifixes on a skull-shaped hill.

You may have this coming Palm Sunday on your mind – a ritual of scripture and community to remind us that Jesus was about our liberation. Our holy scriptures are full of histories of ordinary courage and extraordinary grace.

Journalist @erininthemorning.com reported that 17 MT Rep. representatives crossed party lines to help defeat a bill that would've threatened trans children's lives by targeting their caretakers. Before the vote, Rep. SJ Howell moved hearts with their speech, advocating for their own community.

The way of Jesus promises neither prosperity, health, nor safety. In times that test the texture and timbre of our faith, who do we say Jesus is? Where would Jesus be found today?

Convocation registration is live! Early bird pricing for a limited time. "Uncharted" will be a sanctuary in time and space, fueling and connecting people committed to LGBTQ+ justice at a time when our Church and our world need prophetic guidance. More info & registration: rmnetwork.org/uncharted/

In this evening's Virtual Porch, 3 brilliant #trans #UMC pastors connect the dots between trans-antagonism and the current U.S. legislative landscape. And they show us a roadmap for the collective resistance needed right now. Sign up for free here. Hope to see you tonight! hubs.li/Q03f8dsN0

In this Virtual Porch gathering, 3 brilliant transgender #UMC pastors connect the dots between trans-antagonism and the current U.S. legislative landscape. They show us a roadmap for the collective resistance we need right now. Sign up for free here: www.eventbrite.com/e/upheld-in-...

Convocation registration is now LIVE! rmnetwork.org/uncharted/ Uncharted is going to be a rich time of Reconciling fellowship, worship, and education. Together, we're going to learn to better embody Christ’s love and justice for LGBTQ+ people in the Church and beyond.

Many thanks to Jesi Lipp @artzfreak.bsky.social for this Affirmation of Faith to accompany this year's Trans Day of Visibility. Let this statement ground and encourage your congregation this Sunday!

This afternoon + on April 8th, enfleshed, Soulforce, and @queertheology.bsky.social are teaming up to put on an educational webinar re. trans lives and trans rights at stake. Learn how your church can extend welcome and safety. Register here: www.transformingheartscollective.org/people-of-fa...

"I’m not scared in the least. Because we have fought so many battles — the elders. We have fought so many battles, with medicine, with HIV, with marching on Washington, with watching our friends die,” [says Renata Ramos, a 63-year-old trans Latina]. From @19thnews.org

If you're at the Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) General Meeting, we'd love to see you! Come by the RMN table for some merch and good company. #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq #umc #unitedmethodistchurch #bmcr

Our homes of worship are special places in our communities – full of potential for transformation and healing. Here are some attainable ways to extend an invitation when many are looking for religious community as a shelter for the soul. #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq #umc #unitedmethodistchurch

One of our top 10 reasons why your church or community should still consider becoming Reconciling is that it's a way to extend God's love. Did you know that only 2-3% of United Methodist churches around the connection are Reconciling? That means that in up to 97% of United Methodist churches:

With Lent already underway, we don’t want you to miss out on what this Lenten devo has to offer – centering, invitation, delight, and gentleness. Use the code devo50 to take 50% off now. If price is a barrier for you, then DM us. We’d love for you to have it: hubs.li/Q03bT8xL0 #devo #umc #lgbtq

Congratulations, @pcusa.bsky.social, and thank you for your example! We affirm that the mere elimination of explicit discrimination is not enough. Repentance, learning, and change must follow. pcusa.org/news-storyte... #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq #umc #unitedmethodistchurch #pcusa

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has put out a #Surveillance Self-Defense guide to protecting ourselves from online spying by government entities and others. If you're a justice-seeking church or individual, check out the guide for free here: ssd.eff.org #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq #trans #queer

Many of us may have come to believe that anger was sinful or fearsome. When we clue into Jesus' anger over mistreatment of people on the margins or our desecration of the image of God in one another: we can learn what matters to God.

Please give a warm welcome to the newest Reconciling Ministry of the movement: Hanford First UMC of Hanford, CA! You can visit their website here: fumchanford.org #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq #umc #unitedmethodistchurch

A disappointing number of nonprofits, including RAINN, the Boy Scouts of America, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, have preemptively taken mentions of gender identity and LGBTQ+ issues off of their websites. Others are renaming their diversity officers.

With those in your church, your neighborhood, or community organization: this may be a good time to take stock of the riches you have in your midst. 1. What do you possess that you’d be glad to give? Perhaps that’s a meal or professional legal advice or a spare room for someone passing through. 🧵

Please give a warm welcome to the newest Reconciling Ministry of the movement: Wild Wesley Folx, a Regional Reconciling Group based around Rock Hill, SC! Wild Wesley Folx calls themselves an "all-access United Women in Faith unit." You can connect with them on Twitter/X at @wildwesleyfolx.

RMN's executive director Jan Lawrence speaks in solidarity with the Collective of Queer Christian Leaders to queer and trans Christians. Read the full statement by the CQCL here. Kathryn Post reports for @rns.org 1/3 religionnews.com/2025/03/05/t...

To our participants in the Queer Theology course starting today: may you be blessed by the wisdom and knowledge held between you, and may they be for the blessing and the healing of the world. #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq #umc #unitedmethodistchurch #queertheology

Out of the palette of God's creativity and power, we come and we return. Nothing of you is wasted, beloved. Nothing is lost to the memory of your Creator or to our collective. #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq #umc #unitedmethodistchurch #ashestoashes #lent #dusttodust

Your trans beloveds need your support now more than ever. If you've been blessed to have a trans person in your life, and if all this is a little new to you: come with us! Parents Reconciling Network is hosting a Virtual Porch conversation TOMORROW (March 4) @ 12pm ET | 9am PT. You'll hear from:

Hey friends, is it feeling heavy out here today? Hold hands – even with the neighbor whose rooster awakens you, even with the awkward newcomer at church, even with the friend who does that thing that drives you up a wall. 🧵

If you've been blessed to have a trans person in your life, and if all this is a little new to you: come with us! Register here for Tuesday's Virtual Porch conversation: www.eventbrite.com/e/prn-vp-you... #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq #umc #unitedmethodistchurch #trans #transgender

Thank you, Cynthia Astle of @um-insight.bsky.social, for this call to champion our United Methodist Social Principles. These are foundational values of our global body and a launch point for the strength and direction of prophetic witness. baptistnews.com/article/soci...

Many of us are participating in tomorrow's Feb. 28 Economic Blackout as a form of protest. Could tomorrow be the start of our re(new)ed commitment to generative businesses instead? #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq #umc #unitedmethodistchurch #dei #blackout #economicblackout #feb28blackout

Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753–1784), kidnapped from West Africa at age 7, became the first African American to publish a book of poetry. “In every human Breast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.” #BlackHistoryMonth

Into The Wilderness is a Reconciling Lenten devotional available now! This 6-week collection of scripture, reflections, practices, and challenges is a companion for times when our heart feels sparse. Let's return to the essential commitments we made on this journey with Jesus.

Today is your deadline to apply for Queer Theology, a course with Dr. Luther Young of BUSTH! Now is the time for clergy to explore queer theologies and ethics for the healing of our congregations. The Good News is very queer news indeed. Learn more and apply here: rmnetwork.org/course-queer...

Tomorrow at 12pm ET | 9am PT, Episcopal Divinity School is hosting a free webinar "exploring the legal rights of churches, what it means to provide sanctuary, and how faith communities can support undocumented families while staying within the law." www.eds.edu/programs/whe...

We're accepting applications for Queer Theology, a course with Dr. Luther Young of BUSTH, through this coming Monday! Now is the time for clergy to explore queer theologies and ethics for the healing of our congregations. Learn more and apply here: rmnetwork.org/course-queer...

If you've been on U.S. federal government websites lately, you may have seen a yellow header complaining about the existence of transgender people. RMN is one place where you can learn about trans people, lives, and issues in a spiritually + scientifically responsible manner.

We may not ever become comfortable with seeming contradictions, but to be open to the gifts of a world becoming kin-dom, we must learn to hold them nonetheless. With whom can you shoulder the load? Who can balance their weight on yours?

You're invited to a Virtual Porch gathering online on Tue., Feb. 25 @ 7pm ET | 4pm PT! “This is the DEI that the Lord has made” is a 1-hour Virtual Porch panel discussion about #DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.)

Pastor Joelle Henneman of United Methodist Church For All People in Columbus, OH: “There’s an incredible amount of fear, as there should be. I’ve heard mothers share stories of their children waking up crying in fear,” said Pastor Joelle. www.10tv.com/article/news...

UMC+other Christian + Jewish orgs are suing the U.S. regime for disobeying sanctuary laws. Bish. Ken Carter: “Church property is a sacred space where the faithful gather to worship, serve and find community in Christ without fear." @umnews.bsky.social TY Heather Hahn www.umnews.org/en/news/unit...

Applications are open for RMN's Queer Theology course taught by Dr. Luther Young, Jr., of BUSTH! We hope to design this course for laity in the future; at the moment, it's geared toward clergy who want to gain confidence as allies and public prophets. Apply here: rmnetwork.org/course-queer...

"But who knows?" Each of us is called to be a song of God's love, justice, and mercy. Today, what melody can you play on the strings you were given? #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq #umc #unitedmethodistchurch