Nervous at first

by Jim Lane

“I was nervous about meeting with my delegate, but as soon as I began to tell my story my fears subsided.  I found great strength in telling my story, and the delegate I met with was very receptive.  He listed carefully, shared his viewpoints based on his training and understanding of scripture respectfully, and pledged to work for an inclusive UMC where no one would feel inhospitality.  He stated, “I think God wants us all at the table.”   Obviously, that was a point I whole-heartedly agreed with as a CTW volunteer.  I would encourage anyone who seeks an inclusive UMC to get involved in this effort.”

“As a leader of the CTW effort in SC, our volunteers reported a range of experiences when meeting with delegates.  We experienced everything from the delegate never responding to any communication from a CTW volunteer to wonderful, uplifting conversations.  My opinion is that if anyone going to General Conference was made to question their position on unfair policies toward the GLBT community, or if we got only one person to affirm our (CTW volunteers’) positions on the policies of the UMC, then all our collective efforts were worthwhile.”

Washington St UMC, Columbia SC

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