Arab First
United Methodist Church
Moving Forward Together is our church's discussion, research, and discernment pathway. Provided here will be information, links, documents, timelines and more pertaining to Arab First United Methodist Church's discernment process and details from many points of view.
This is a journey that we as a church want to take together, and include as many voices within the congregation as possible. Together we will be able to discern who we are as people of God, but also where He is leading us.
Introductory Resources
There is a lot that needs to be considered during the discernment process. As such, we are providing resources below from across the spectrum to help inform our congregation and those curious about the process itself.
How We Got Here
Discernment is never a quick process, and there have been several steps that have lead us to this point. Here you will find some of the personal viewpoints of our pastors, as well as additional information from leadership within the United Methodist Church.
Pastor Todd Henderson's Town Hall Message
May 15 & 22, 2022
Town Hall Introduction Video
For more Helpful Information: People Need Jesus
Contemporary & Traditional Service Online Services
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Sunday, June 12 - Contemporary |
Sunday, June 12 - Traditional |
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Sunday, June 19 - Contemporary |
Sunday, June 19 - Traditional |
Additional Information
Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett shares information at Guntersville First United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church Information
Stay UMC Resources - https://www.stayumc.com
- In depth information on questions, concerns, and assumptions about the UMC
- Is the UMC Really...? (Part 1) - https://www.umc.org/en/content/ask-the-umc-is-the-umc-really-part-1
- Is the UMC Really...? (Part 2) - https://www.umc.org/en/content/ask-the-umc-is-the-umc-really-part-2
United Methodist Church Website - https://www.umc.org
Special Called Annual Conference for Disaffiliating Churches - https://www.umcna.org/postdetail/16533149
Looking to General Conference 2024:
- These plans were to be presented at the General Conference in 2020, however were delayed three times due to the pandemic.
Potential Re-Affiliation Discernment Gatherings & Information
Global Methodist Church - https://globalmethodist.org
- Transitional Book of Doctrines and Disciplines
- Global Methodist Worship Service at Latham UMC with Dr. Jeff Greenway
Free Methodist Church - https://fmcusa.org/
Congregational Methodists - http://www.cm-church.org
