Another Big Win for Anti-Gay Coalition. Rev. Anna Blaedel was removed from ministry in Iowa this week. There will be more to come after the Traditional Plan takes effect--only in the US--on Jan. 1. We need the US bishops to call for a moratorium today! mainstreamumc.com/blog/another-b…

Bishops of the Western Jurisdiction have declared a "safe harbor" for LGBTQ clergy. We need the same support for a moratorium in the other US Jurisdictions. Please "share" and (if you have not previously done so) sign the letter to our Bishops today! surveymonkey.com/r/UMC_Moratori…

As Christians, we are often called to carry grief and joy at the same time. During the holidays, we give thanks and we grieve the harm being caused to LGBTQ persons in our church. Click here to call for a moratorium on trials and support advocacy. mainstreamumc.com/?p=1080

The Resistance has gone Mainstream! Mainstream UMC is proud to join with 8 other groups to resist the Traditional Plan beginning January 1! See how you can be involved: mainstreamumc.com/blog/the-resis…

6 Reasons for optimism for the UMC. As we prepare for Christmas, Mainstream UMC believes there are at least 6 reasons to be hopeful for our church. Read more here: mainstreamumc.com/?p=1093

Merry Christmas from your friends at Mainstream UMC! Rev. Neil Gately of our Advisory Board reminds us that Love Came Down at Christmas. Read his thoughtful Christmas message here: mainstreamumc.com/?p=1095

IRD Raising Big Money for More Harm. The most strident member of the anti-gay coalition wants to "move forward aggressively" in 2020. You can help Mainstream UMC counter their harmful rhetoric and actions. Read more here: mainstreamumc.com/?p=1109

Great News! Negotiations Reach Compromise! Mainstream UMC's Board has unanimously endorsed the Protocol that leaves the UMC intact and allows the WCA to form a new denomination. Read More here: mainstreamumc.com/blog/great-new…

Rev. David Livingston, Mainstream UMC Board Member, has a great take on the recently announced Protocol. He describes that no group gets everything, but everyone gets something. Read more here: revliv1.blogspot.com/2020/01/most-r…

The Protocol of reconciliation and grace through separation is only the first step. The Protocol stops the harm. The protocol does not create the church we all want. That will take additional steps. Read more here: mainstreamumc.com/blog/the-proto…

5 Problems with Liberia's Protocol Vote. The amendments proposed by the Liberia Annual Conference threaten to derail the Protocol agreement. Read more here: mainstreamumc.com/?p=1131

Rev. Dr. Jerry Kulah of Liberia has reversed himself and endorsed the Protocol. Mr. Mark Tooley of the Institute on Religion and Democracy has reversed himself and pulled his name from the Protocol. What a crazy week! Read more here: mainstreamumc.com/blog/reversal-…

The Council of Bishops has called for the postponement of General Conference. This is both the right decision and a logistical nightmare. Read more here: mainstreamumc.com/blog/general-c…

This Holy Week is unlike any other. Fortunately, nothing can stop the saving grace of God through Jesus Christ! Mark Holland, Executive Director of Mainstream UMC has a Holy Week reflection that you can read here: mainstreamumc.com/blog/holy-week…

Save the Date! General Conference was supposed to start at 2 pm CST on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Mainstream UMC will use this time and date to hold a General Conference Town Hall: A Call for Grace to discuss what the postponement means for the church. Livestream info forthcoming.

Next Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 2 pm CST was supposed to be the beginning of General Conference. Mainstream UMC is using this same time to host a public Town Hall: A Call for Grace. No registration or membership required, simply click the link: youtube.com/watch?v=gEluRT…

Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5 at 2 pm CST is our Live Town Hall. Join us here: youtube.com/watch?v=gEluRT…

Today, May 5 at 2 pm! Live Town Hall: A Call for Grace. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=gEluRT…

Please sign: A Call for Grace. We must wait for GC 2021, but we need not wait for Grace. Encourage Bishops and Annual Conferences to honor the spirit of the Protocol by stopping the trials and allowing local churches who desire to leave to do so. surveymonkey.com/r/CallforGrace2

Our Town Hall: A Call for Grace has been recorded and can be viewed anytime. Please watch with your church or Sunday School, it is a great discussion topic. youtube.com/watch?v=gEluRT…