Fully Welcoming and Inclusive by June

          “I have a dream…” that the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church will be fully welcoming and inclusive of all by the end of June of 2015.

          I have a dream that our Conference will affirm the Biblical view that homosexuality “is” compatible with Christian teaching.

          I have a dream that our local churches will be encouraged to be fully welcoming and inclusive of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, status, economic condition, sexual orientation or gender identity.

          I have a dream that all people will be considered for commissioning, ordination and appointment in our Conference regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, status, economic condition, sexual orientation or gender identity.

          I have a dream that any church in our Conference could be the site for any wedding or commitment ceremony.

          I have a dream that the clergy of our Conference could officiate at any wedding or commitment ceremony without fear of a potential trial.

          Lord, help us be your hands and feet and voice to work towards bringing your Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven.