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The Way Forward

Conference Update on Judicial Council Ruling

Last week, The Judicial Council of The United Methodist Church handed down its ruling on the constitutionality of the Traditional Plan that was passed in March during the special session of the General Conference. The Council ruled that some of the Traditional Plan petitions were constitutional, and some were not. Petitions found constitutional and taking effect January 1, 2020 included: An expansion of the definition of a “self-avowed practicing homosexual” to include persons in same-sex marriages or civil unions. Prohibition…

Attention Graduates

We will be celebrating your accomplishment during worship on Sunday, June 9th. Please share your information and a photo with us. Email your photo to info@waterfordcumc.org. Make sure to include your name so we can match it up to your info. Please have your information to us by May 26th. Thank you! [ninja_form id=9]
Scrip program at Central United Methodist

Scrip Cards Make Great Graduation Gifts!

The arrival of spring means the school year is winding down. Keep Central’s Scrip program in mind when buying gifts for teachers, staff, and graduates of all ages. Select Scrip retailers are offering low denomination gift cards for all of your needs. Available right now are $5 gift cards to Blimpie, Coldstone, Panera, Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Barnes and Noble. Also available are $10 cards for Amazon, Applebee’s, CVS, Home Depot, iHop, Meijer, Outback, Red Lobster, Target and Walmart. See…
Bible & Video Studies

Spring Studies

Thursday Night Studies 6:30 – 8:30pm Lead by Rev. Cora Join us for our last three Thursday night studies of the season! We meet from 6:30-7:30 in the Parlor. Each lesson will feature a short thought-provoking “Animate: Practices” video featuring a contemporary Christian leader, followed by a time of discussion. Each lesson will stand alone, so join us for one week, or all three! April 25th – Worship (featuring Mike Slaughter) May 9th – Sacraments (featuring Phyllis Tickle) May 16th…
The Way Forward

Overview of the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference

On Sunday, March 24th, a special meeting was held after worship so that the clergy of Central UMC could provide the congregation with an overview of the recent decision by a Special Session of the UMC General Conference regarding the ordination of LGBTQ individuals and performing same-sex marriage within the UMC. Prior to this meeting, questions were received and the presentation was designed to answer these questions. The question fell into four groups: What happened? Procedural questions regarding the next…
The Way Forward

General Conference 2019 Informational Meeting

Sunday, March 24th, 11:45 am – 12:45 pm in the Sanctuary Many questions have arisen stemming from the vote at last month’s Special Session of the General Conference. The leadership of Central UMC will be holding an informational session to bring the congregation up to date on the policies discussed by the Global Delegation, especially those involving the LGBTQ community. We strongly suggest that you join us so that everyone can understand the current situation, the denomination’s next steps, and…