Thank you, Church & Society, for this statement of affirmation and support for LGBTQ+ folks and their families. Here are next steps from Church & Society. – Listen openly to the stories and experiences of LGBTQIA+ people whose lived experience is different than your own. – Take a stand with local elected officials who attack marriage equality, adoption rights, and healthcare access. – Advocate for laws protecting the dignity and rights of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. And, we'd add: don't do this alone! Team up with friends or a nearby Reconciling community. More joy, more cooperation, more power. (fb)

With Annual Conference season underway, we wanted to send you off with this “to-go” bag: The Annual Conference Toolkit is a digital packet of resources for Reconciling United Methodists attending their Annual Conference. There are printouts, informational tri-fold brochures, descriptions of AC training opportunities, and more. In addition, we’ve included worship resources, including Reconciling liturgy and music generously offered up by people in our movement. Get the AC Toolkit here: https://hubs.li/Q03nhyGv0 (fb)