Blog note: I can't actually attach the Word documents here in the blog. Email Wendy or Maureen if you need the attachments.
You are invited by the Wide is God's Welcome Reconciling group from Kansas UMC to submit individual Petitions to Amend the book of Discipline in the UMC at General Conference next spring in Tampa, Florida : instructions attached and deadline is Sept 27. SEE ATTACHMENTS!
Some UMC Annual Conferences have submitted Petitions to General Conference, some churches and UM Groups have - and now individuals can also submit Petitions to 2012 General Conference in Tampa, FLORIDA -- to change the Discipline to be more inclusive for persons of all sexual orienations and gender identities participating fully in the UMC!
Remember SING A NEW SONG in your prayers - we have a few people going from NE - see info on this Convo sponsored by MFSA and RMN : www.RMNetwork.org
Remember Summer Email Offerings can be given to support our commitment yearly to RMN by our Nebraska Statewide Reconciling network of friends, volunteers and supporters -
Make checks to RMN and send to Maureen Vetter, 4422 Drake Lane, Grand Island, NE 68801 this summer!
Our goal as an offcial community as the Nebraska statewide reconciling network is $250 for 2011 and hopefully we can EXCEED that amount with General Conference coming next spring - we will acknowledge all the donors this fall - be a GIVER to Reconciling ministries through our NE network of Friends : check our new Facebook: Nebraska Statewide Reconciling Network and become a FRIEND and check out our new blog : www.Nebrasakrum.blogspot.com
give to RMN to support the UMC becoming fully inclusive through their offices staff, ministries and convos like this summer telling our stories, resources and more!
Events: Aug 1, memorial service for Garnett Bond, long time supporter of Reconciling work, RMN, Rumola at Christ UMC Lincoln, NE - 10:30 AM
Sept 18 : AIDS walks in NE www.nap.org get a team together
Sept 19 : Alliance, Hastings Pflag and Open Hearts Potluck at hastings college : GRAND POTLUCK - bring food to welcome back students in the alliance group at hastings college!
Oct 11 : Coming out day and week - be watching for events coming -
Get together with Reconciling friends - have a BBQ this summer, fall - have a coffee support group, book group, Birthday party coffee meetup and give gifts to RMN rather than cards and gifts to each other - share books, movies, fundraisers, AIDS projects, walks and more!
Reconciling folks in NE - contacts, volunteers and friends ! SEE ACTION BELOW -
-------- Begin forwarded message --------
Subject: petition to amend 161.B
Date: 7/21/11 11:57:11 AM
From: "wigw-kc" <wigw-kc@hotmail.com>
To: wigw-kc@hotmail.com
The members of the WIGW-KC Steering Committee have decided to individually submit copies of a petition to General Conference regarding amending Paragraph 161.B in the Book of Discipline. We invite you to submit your own copy if you wish and to share it with as many friends as possible. The petition and instructions are attached to this email. Note that petitions must be submitted by September 27!
Please reply to this message if you have questions.ThanksJeanette Grenz, Communication Chair
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Wide Is God’s Welcome - KC is to strengthen the Body of Christ through the full inclusion in the United Methodist Church of persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
VISION STATEMENT
This mission will be fulfilled as we unite Kansas City area United Methodists for education, advocacy, and empowerment.
Showing posts with label action item. Show all posts
Showing posts with label action item. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Summer Action Item: DOMA repeal
SUMMER ACTION ITEM for persons of faith, RUM's and friends:
Thanks to Judy Sandeen of Hastings PFLAG - Hastings, NE for sharing this Action:
Act today!
Become a Citizen Co-Sponsor of our DOMA-repeal legislation at WeRespectMarriage.com. <http://leahy.convio.net/site/
What an historic day.
Just yesterday, we chaired the first-ever congressional hearing focused on repealing the discriminatory /Defense of Marriage Act/ (DOMA), bringing us even closer to restoring the rights of all lawfully married couples to receive the full benefits of marriage under federal law.
Now, on the heels of our successful hearing, we're rallying the American people to join the 145 congressional co-sponsors who are on the record in support of repealing DOMA, in an effort to win over the support of our colleagues who are still on the fence.
*We respect marriage -- for all Americans, including same-sex couples. Will you stand with us?*
*Click here to sign on as a Citizen Co-sponsor of our DOMA-repeal legislation at WeRespectMarriage.com.* <http://leahy.convio.net/site/
We've got lots of momentum behind us.
In fact, a majority of Americans -- 53 percent -- now believe same-sex couples deserve the same right to marry as everybody else.
So when the Obama administration announced it would no longer defend the discriminatory /Defense of Marriage Act/ (DOMA) in federal court earlier this year, we went a step further and co-sponsored the /Respect for Marriage Act/ to completely repeal DOMA -- which President Obama officially endorsed.
Then, just last month, this growing public acceptance -- and the persistence of the pro-equality community -- persuaded a bipartisan majority of legislators in New York to approve same-sex marriage legislation, after previously rejecting it.
Nevertheless, until we repeal DOMA, federal law will continue treating gays and lesbians unequally. *That's wrong -- and we need to do something about it.*
*Click here to sign on as a Citizen Co-sponsor of our DOMA-repeal legislation at WeRespectMarriage.com.* <http://leahy.convio.net/site/
Justice delayed is justice denied, and for those lawfully wedded same-sex couples who have been denied the full federal recognition we both enjoy in our own marriages, the /Respect for Marriage Act/ is long, long overdue.
That’s why -- even if you’ve already contacted Congress or spoken out against DOMA -- it would mean so much if we could publicly list your name as a Citizen Co-sponsor of our legislation to right this terrible wrong.
*Click here to sign on as a Citizen Co-sponsor of our DOMA-repeal legislation at WeRespectMarriage.com.* <http://leahy.convio.net/site/
It's often said that the wheels of justice grind slowly, but we're teaming up to pick up the pace.
We hope you’ll join with us.
Sincerely,
Patrick Leahy
U.S. Senator
Chris Coons
U.S. Senator
*Become a Citizen Co-sponsor at WeRespectMarriage.com <http://leahy.convio.net/site/
Thanks to Judy Sandeen of Hastings PFLAG - Hastings, NE for sharing this Action:
Act today!
Become a Citizen Co-Sponsor of our DOMA-repeal legislation at WeRespectMarriage.com. <http://leahy.convio.net/site/
What an historic day.
Just yesterday, we chaired the first-ever congressional hearing focused on repealing the discriminatory /Defense of Marriage Act/ (DOMA), bringing us even closer to restoring the rights of all lawfully married couples to receive the full benefits of marriage under federal law.
Now, on the heels of our successful hearing, we're rallying the American people to join the 145 congressional co-sponsors who are on the record in support of repealing DOMA, in an effort to win over the support of our colleagues who are still on the fence.
*We respect marriage -- for all Americans, including same-sex couples. Will you stand with us?*
*Click here to sign on as a Citizen Co-sponsor of our DOMA-repeal legislation at WeRespectMarriage.com.* <http://leahy.convio.net/site/
We've got lots of momentum behind us.
In fact, a majority of Americans -- 53 percent -- now believe same-sex couples deserve the same right to marry as everybody else.
So when the Obama administration announced it would no longer defend the discriminatory /Defense of Marriage Act/ (DOMA) in federal court earlier this year, we went a step further and co-sponsored the /Respect for Marriage Act/ to completely repeal DOMA -- which President Obama officially endorsed.
Then, just last month, this growing public acceptance -- and the persistence of the pro-equality community -- persuaded a bipartisan majority of legislators in New York to approve same-sex marriage legislation, after previously rejecting it.
Nevertheless, until we repeal DOMA, federal law will continue treating gays and lesbians unequally. *That's wrong -- and we need to do something about it.*
*Click here to sign on as a Citizen Co-sponsor of our DOMA-repeal legislation at WeRespectMarriage.com.* <http://leahy.convio.net/site/
Justice delayed is justice denied, and for those lawfully wedded same-sex couples who have been denied the full federal recognition we both enjoy in our own marriages, the /Respect for Marriage Act/ is long, long overdue.
That’s why -- even if you’ve already contacted Congress or spoken out against DOMA -- it would mean so much if we could publicly list your name as a Citizen Co-sponsor of our legislation to right this terrible wrong.
*Click here to sign on as a Citizen Co-sponsor of our DOMA-repeal legislation at WeRespectMarriage.com.* <http://leahy.convio.net/site/
It's often said that the wheels of justice grind slowly, but we're teaming up to pick up the pace.
We hope you’ll join with us.
Sincerely,
Patrick Leahy
U.S. Senator
Chris Coons
U.S. Senator
*Become a Citizen Co-sponsor at WeRespectMarriage.com <http://leahy.convio.net/site/
Sunday, June 26, 2011
NE Statewide Reconciling Network : ACTION - Send individual & group petitions 4 General Conf 2012 (Tampa FL)
To : RUM's and Reconciling Friends in NE and beyond
From: Nebraska Statewide Reconciling Network of email friends
Remember : IT IS ANOTHER YEAR OF GREAT SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS!
Believe OUT LOUD -Take Reconciling on the Road - Give: Summer Email offering
Thanks to Jeanette Grenz, from WIDE IS GOD'S WELCOME group - KS East Reconciling Communications Contact - for Instructions ATTACHED on submitting a Petition to General Conference for the 2012 General Conference starting late April in Tampa, FL - as an INDIVIDUAL or GROUP of individuals, members of local churches -
NE did NOT overwhelmingly approve the GLBT friendly legislation in June in Lincoln as Kansas East did (see the note below) - so we would like our VOICES to be heard through Individual Petitions to General Conference from Individuals and Groups of Individuals - In MN and Cal Pac Conference the GLBT friendly Legislation was approved by about 80% too and in other Annual Conferences hopefully!
See DIFFERENT deadlines for online submission or USPS Submission and the directions are ATTACHED and one Petition is ATTACHED to send! See jeanette's info below!
Thanks Kansas East Reconciling folks in the Wide is God's Welcome network of friends!
Act today and send in this Petition or other GLBT friendly Petitions Individually or with folks from your local church who are UM members - before the deadlines!
Urge elected Delegates in NE to vote for legislation that affirms full partipation of all persons in our churches and communities! Send them letters, emails, meet with them personally - see the NE Conference website for info on those elected : www.umcneb.org
Maureen Vetter and Wendy Smith, NE Statewide Reconciling network contacts
www.RMNetwork.org www.nebraskarum.blogspot.com Facebook new group: search Nebraska Statewide Reconciling Network and ADD Friends, join in the discussion and send info on local reconciling groups etc.
----- Original Message -----
From: wigw-kc
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 11:24 AM
Subject: Send individual and/or group petitions
As you know, the 2011 Kansas East Annual Conference overwhelmingly approved the WIGW-KC request to Amend ¶161.F in the Book of Discipline so it will be sent on to General Conference!
In addition, any group or individual in the United Methodist church can send a petition to General Conference and we think the impact would be greater if as many people as possible also submitted the petition. A copy of the petition and instructions for submitting it are attached to this email.
You can download the petition, fill in the needed information, and then email as instructed by September 27 or send through USPS by July 1st. I sent mine this morning and got a confirmation that it has been received.
The following people were elected in KS East Annual Conference - as our delegates to General Conference and will be voting on this petition as well as others:
Adam Hamilton, Church of the Resurrection, clergy
Rena Yocom, Edgerton (Charge Conference) clergy
Luke Wetzel, Aldersgate Olathe, laity
Oliver Green, Asbury/Mt. Olive, laity
Delegates to Jurisdictional Conference (alternates to GC):
Courtney Fowler, College Ave, Manhattan, laity
Bryce Bowers, Burlington, laity
Gary Beach, Conf. treasurer and Dir. Of Admin. Services and Connectional Ministries, clergy
Eduardo Bousson, Washburn campus ministry, clergy
In addition, we have 6 more alternates:
Randall Hodgkinson, Topeka First, laity
Wes Gately, Wamego, laity
Mary Brooks, Lyndon, laity
Jan Todd, Pleasant Hill, clergy
Nanette Roberts, Olathe Grace, clergy
Mark Holland, Trinity, KCK, clergy
If you want to talk to any of our delegates about their position concerning our petition and others, feel free to do so. They are representing us!
We are now on facebook – search for Wide Is God’s Welcome~KC and “friend” us!
Don’t forget to let us know if you change your email address so we can stay in touch with you.
Jeanette Grenz, Wide is God's WELCOME, Communications person, KS East
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Wide Is God’s Welcome - KC is to strengthen the Body of Christ through the full inclusion in the United Methodist Church of persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
VISION STATEMENT
This mission will be fulfilled as we unite Kansas City area United Methodists for education, advocacy, and empowerment.
The mission of Wide Is God’s Welcome - KC is to strengthen the Body of Christ through the full inclusion in the United Methodist Church of persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
VISION STATEMENT
This mission will be fulfilled as we unite Kansas City area United Methodists for education, advocacy, and empowerment.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Action Needed to sign statements to end UMC discrimination laws
Thanks to Rev Gil Caldwell, active in the Church Within A Church movement and prophet of our time -- for his encouragement to send out INVITATIONS to folks in NE: to take a few minutes and sign on the TWO statements listed below: I have signed both statements and encourage you to do the same! Then send it on to friends!
END UMC LAWS THAT DISCRIMINATE :
All the LINKS are BELOW from James Dalton, Communications for RMN or Reconciling Ministries Network.
1) Statement from the Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) is now OPEN for signatures of all persons, all races and colors, all vocations even though it is entitled African American Scholars and clergy: let's raise the number of signatures!
I am Number 162 and let's take send our signatures SOARING - View the Signatures and the Blog with the tabs at the top and send to FRIENDS .. this Historic Statement builds on the original statement by 36 retired Bishops in the UMC. THE LINKS ARE BELOW!
2) Also you can sign the statement on the RMN website with the link below: by 36 Retired Bishops in the UMC with the following links and see the signatures with 1009 total - last time I looked! I see about six or seven from NE -- so let's send this on to friends far and wide!
THANKS GREATLY,
Maureen Vetter & Wendy Smith NE Contacts for Reconciling Ministry Network along with friends across NE, PRN folks in Nebraska www.nebraskarum.blogspot.com and Facebook Group: Nebraska Statewide Reconciling Network: Another Great Year of Spiritual Awakenings, Believe Out Loud and Taking Reconciling on the Road!
----- Original Message -----
From: James Dalton
To: mvetter@charter.net
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 10:53 AM
Subject: Bishops Statement and African American Scholars Statment
In regards to signing the Bishops Statement: You could invite people to sign on by emailing them this link http://www.rmnetwork.org/act-now/take-action-form/ or by filling out the “Tell a Friend” at http://www.rmnetwork.org/act-now/take-action-form/thank-you/
In regards to the statement by Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR): This is from the Flashnet in which we promoted the statement,
“At this stage we are not just asking for academics to sign but persons of color with no exclusions (vocation, religious affiliation, etc). If you would like to sign the petition follow this link: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/pocforlgbtq/” If you have questions regarding BMCR’s statement you can contact them through this link. BMCR Contact Form
I hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
James D. Dalton
Communications / Technology Coordinator
Reconciling Ministries Network
www.rmnetwork.org
james@rmnetwork.org
P: 773-736-5526
F: 773-736-5475
Go to RMN: www.RMNetwork.org for more info and Church Within a Church : www.cwac.us
View the Signatures on the Two Statements - I found friends from NE and college --- even my own brother who lives across the ocean!
END UMC LAWS THAT DISCRIMINATE :
All the LINKS are BELOW from James Dalton, Communications for RMN or Reconciling Ministries Network.
1) Statement from the Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) is now OPEN for signatures of all persons, all races and colors, all vocations even though it is entitled African American Scholars and clergy: let's raise the number of signatures!
I am Number 162 and let's take send our signatures SOARING - View the Signatures and the Blog with the tabs at the top and send to FRIENDS .. this Historic Statement builds on the original statement by 36 retired Bishops in the UMC. THE LINKS ARE BELOW!
2) Also you can sign the statement on the RMN website with the link below: by 36 Retired Bishops in the UMC with the following links and see the signatures with 1009 total - last time I looked! I see about six or seven from NE -- so let's send this on to friends far and wide!
THANKS GREATLY,
Maureen Vetter & Wendy Smith NE Contacts for Reconciling Ministry Network along with friends across NE, PRN folks in Nebraska www.nebraskarum.blogspot.com and Facebook Group: Nebraska Statewide Reconciling Network: Another Great Year of Spiritual Awakenings, Believe Out Loud and Taking Reconciling on the Road!
----- Original Message -----
From: James Dalton
To: mvetter@charter.net
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 10:53 AM
Subject: Bishops Statement and African American Scholars Statment
In regards to signing the Bishops Statement: You could invite people to sign on by emailing them this link http://www.rmnetwork.org/act-now/take-action-form/ or by filling out the “Tell a Friend” at http://www.rmnetwork.org/act-now/take-action-form/thank-you/
In regards to the statement by Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR): This is from the Flashnet in which we promoted the statement,
“At this stage we are not just asking for academics to sign but persons of color with no exclusions (vocation, religious affiliation, etc). If you would like to sign the petition follow this link: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/pocforlgbtq/” If you have questions regarding BMCR’s statement you can contact them through this link. BMCR Contact Form
I hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
James D. Dalton
Communications / Technology Coordinator
Reconciling Ministries Network
www.rmnetwork.org
james@rmnetwork.org
P: 773-736-5526
F: 773-736-5475
Go to RMN: www.RMNetwork.org for more info and Church Within a Church : www.cwac.us
View the Signatures on the Two Statements - I found friends from NE and college --- even my own brother who lives across the ocean!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Action Alert: email your Bishop!
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Action needed for LB507
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Please contact the state legislators now to encourage them to support LB507. Education is the best way out of poverty. This bill represents a moral issue as we tackle poverty in Nebraska
Please contact the state legislators now to encourage them to support LB507. Education is the best way out of poverty. This bill represents a moral issue as we tackle poverty in Nebraska
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