Reconciling Ministries Network
Clarendon UMC is a member of the Reconciling Ministries Network. A team of dedicated parishioners worked diligently to develop a statement that reflects the open and inclusive community that is Clarendon UMC, and our members have voted to adopt the following:
At Clarendon UMC, we believe that you are a Child of God and so are we. We are imperfect but we are on a journey toward the light, love and hope of Christ Jesus, and we invite you to join us on that path. We welcome and affirm you no matter where you are from, what you look like, how much you make or whom you love. We celebrate people of all ages and races, all abilities or disabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities and those with different life experiences. Whoever you are, you are welcome here just as you are. We vow to provide a safe community as we strive toward living love by embracing all, sharing Christ, and serving others.
Clarendon UMC offers a small group for folks who are LGBTQIA+ and allies that meets to do studies and read books together about LGBTQIA+ issues, social justice and more. RMN Book Group meets online on Monday evenings at 7:30PM during the school year. Please click the link to join.
Status of the UMC (Recorded Zoom Meeting)
This is a recording of the online Zoom meeting with two General Board Delegates, Mark Elder (Fairlington UMC) and Rev. Rob Vaughn (Community of Faith UMC) about the current status of the UMC from June 27, 2021.