The Connectional Table of The United Methodist Church

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March 13, 2014 Love Prevails Loveprevailsumc.com loveprevailsumc@gmail.com Dear Love Prevails Members, Thank you for your correspondence. We are deeply concerned about those who suffer pain as a result of the denominations position on human sexuality issues. We will give thoughtful consideration to these requests and bring them to the Connectional Table leadership for discussion and response. We acknowledge that there is diversity of theological understanding about human sexuality in our denomination and we want to work together with others, led by the Holy Spirit, to discern a way forward for The United Methodist Church as we continue to fulfill our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. With Gods Grace and Love,

Bishop Bruce R. Ough Chairperson of the Connectional Table

Rev. Amy Valdez Barker Executive Secretary