I feel a profound sense of relief, yet I am firmly aware that there remains much work to do. Even as we make space, we must continue to discern how we may move from inclusion to full celebration.

Section VIII. Appointment-Making ¶ 425. Responsibility

"... through appointment-making, the connectional nature of the United Methodist system is made visible."

Section VIII. Appointment-Making ¶ 425. Responsibility

"...appointed clergy without regard to race, ethnicity origin, gender, color, disability, marital status, economic condition, sexual orientation or age..."

Section VIII. Appointment-Making ¶ 425. Responsibility

"... Annual conferences shall, in their training of staff-parish relations committees, emphasize the open nature
of itineracy and prepare congregations to receive the gifts and graces of..."

Section VIII. Appointment-Making ¶ 425. Responsibility

"Open itineracy means appointments are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, color, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or age, except for the provisions of mandatory retirement..."

Yes!! That is definitely on my bucket list!

I’m in the Mountain Sky Conference!