LGBTQ+ & the UMC

In 2023, Mosaic disaffiliated from the United Methodist denomination and joined the United Church of Christ. One of the first acts of Mosaic was to identity with the Open and Affirming Coalition of the UCC. The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ advocates for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, and equips UCC congregations to become effective witnesses to Christ’s extravagant welcome.

Historically, Mosaic stood in opposition to the discriminatory policies and practices of the United Methodist Church in regards to our siblings who are gay, transgender, bisexual, or queer. Through our involvement with the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN), we sought to change the policies and practices of the UMC. We continue to support the work of RMN.

We not only welcome all to come and experience the Sacred at Mosaic with us, we accept and celebrate who you are! 

“We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. We welcome and affirm people of every gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, who are also of every age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, level of education, and family structure, and of every economic, immigration, marital, and social status, and so much more. We acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic, and political inequities. As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.”

If you are interested in weddings at Mosaic, please contact our pastors.

 

Looking for more information?

 

Open and Affirming Coaltion

https://openandaffirming.org/ona/

Reconciling Ministries Network 

https://rmnetwork.org/

Free Mom Hugs

https://freemomhugs.org/

Real Mama Bears

https://www.realmamabears.org/

Q Christian Fellowship

https://www.qchristian.org/

The Reformation Project

https://reformationproject.org/

Strong Family Alliance

https://www.strongfamilyalliance.org/

The Trevor Project

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Rainbow Youth Project

https://www.rainbowyouthproject.org/

PFLAG

https://pflag.org/