Reconciling Ministries Network

Join us on Tuesday, June 9 at 6 PM ET as we welcome RMN's new Executive Director, Rev. Andi Woodworth, for a live virtual conversation about who she is, her vision for RMN, and what's next for the Reconciling movement.

Register: https://hubs.li/Q04k6rx50

Check out the June 3rd edition of RMN's Newsletter, Forward Together!

Forward Together | June 3, 2026

Say hello to RMN's new Executive Director. 👋

Rev. Andi Woodworth (she/they) is a pastor, preacher, trans spiritual leader, and — apparently — a person of very good taste in ice cream and Pokémon.

All week we're introducing you to Andi. Follow along, and join us June 9 for a live conversation where you can meet her yourself.

This is a new season for RMN — and we'd love for you to be part of it. Make a gift at https://hubs.li/Q04jNN5D0.

This June, GBCS acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of the LGBTQIA+ community in the pursuit of peace and justice nationally and globally. Pride Month was established in the United States to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. The United Methodist Church’s Social Principles affirm that human sexuality is a gift grounded in love, care, and respect.

We encourage members and congregations of the church to take time to learn from and listen to members of the q***r community, to practice inclusivity, and to stand in solidarity against attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community—especially those targeting youth. We call for the protection of the rights and personhood of q***r and trans people within both the church and public policy.

Ways to engage: Join the LGBTQIA+ monthly working group (fourth Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. ET), connect with your conference chapter of the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) for resources, and participate in advocacy efforts in your local community and state.

Contact [email protected] to join Church & Society's LGBTQIA+ monthly working group.

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Happy Pride Month, beloveds. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Pride isn't just a celebration — it's a reminder that the work isn't finished, that dignity is still being fought for, and that the church has a role to play in that fight.
We celebrate because people still walk into churches wondering if there's a place for them. We celebrate because joy is sacred, and when our LGBTQ+ siblings thrive, the whole body of Christ is made more whole. We celebrate because love demands it.

This month and every month, we remain committed — until every church is a church for every child of God.

Welcome to the movement, LifeBridge UMC! 💚

We're so glad to have LifeBridge UMC from Shawnee, KS join the Reconciling Movement. Welcome — we're better with you here.

Welcome to the movement! 🌈

We're so excited to welcome the Social Justice Advocacy Group from New Hope UMC in Arnold, MO to the Reconciling Movement! These folks are rooted in faith and showing up for justice — and we are so glad they're here.

Jan is retiring after a long season of service to RMN. If she's impacted you along the way, take a moment to sign her card and let her know.

👉 https://hubs.li/Q04hXbXw0

Assembly 2026 was a powerful reminder of what happens when we open our hearts and doors wide. We are deeply grateful to Reconciling Ministries Network for their sponsorship and their unwavering commitment to intersectional LGBTQ+ justice and inclusion.

Thank you for helping us create a space where everyone belongs and every voice is celebrated. 🏳️‍🌈✨



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