OKC metro clergy show true Christian values, support LGBTQ+ community
A statement of Oklahoma City Metro Clergy in response to the "Nashville Statement"
In response to the “Nashville Statement,” we wish to acknowledge that the practice of Christianity is not monolithic. While many churches in the Oklahoma City Metro may affirm this recent statement, there are also many churches, pastors, church leaders, and faithful members who do not. We affirm the statement from “Christians United” declares: “A new day is dawning in the Church, and all Christians are being called to step out boldly and unapologetically in affirmation and celebration of our LGBT+ siblings as equal participants in the Kingdom of God.”
We whole-heartedly affirm, embrace, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community who are, like all of humanity, created in the image of God. We affirm local churches, denominations, and Christian organizations working for the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons in the life of the church.
Those who have signed the Nashville Statement do not speak for all Christians. The Nashville Statement does not define you or the teachings of all Christians. We lead churches full of people who reveal the diversity of humanity who welcome and support you in your own faith journey.
Rev. Scott Spencer - Mosaic United Methodist Church, OKC
Rev. Jeni Markham Clewell - Mosaic United Methodist Church, OKC
Rev. Trina Bose North - Crown Heights United Methodist Church, OKC
Rev. Neill C. Coffman - Expressions Church, OKC
Rev. Jenny Archer - Expressions Church, OKC
Rev. Kayla Bonewell - Church of the Open Arms & Cathedral of Hope, OKC
Rev. David Wheeler - The Federated Church, Weatherford
Rev. Bryan Tener - Grace United Methodist Church, OKC
Rev. Trey Witzel -First United Methodist Church, Edmond
Rev. Lori Walke - Mayflower Congregational Church UCC, OKC
Rev. Dr. Matt Meinke - Indian Nations Presbytery, OKC
Rev. Dr. Mark Davies – Oklahoma Conference, The United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City University
Rev. Richard Mize - Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), OKC
Rev. Dr. Grayson Lucky - Retired, Oklahoma Conference, United Methodist Church
Rev. Jeannie Himes - St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, Norman
Rev. Jesse Jackson - East 6th Street Christian Church, OKC
Rev. Don Heath - Trinity Christian Church, Edmond
Rev. Mary Heath - Trinity Christian Church, Edmond
Fr. Corey Gregory Hidlebaugh - Holy Spirit Church, OKC
Rev. William F. Todd -Retired, Oklahoma Conference, United Methodist Church
Rev. Kirsten Baer - Grace Church- Episcopal, Yukon
Rev. Tim Baer - Grace Church- Episcopal, Yukon
Rev. Gregory Stewart - First Unitarian Church, OKC
Rev. Maggie Ball - Mosaic United Methodist Church, OKC
Rev. Tony Zahn - Mosaic United Methodist Church, OKC
Rev. Jeremy Basset - Wesley United Methodist Church, OKC
Rev. David Severe - Retired, Oklahoma Conference, The United Methodist Church
Rev. Marla Lobo - Wesley United Methodist Church, OKC
Rev. Stephen Schmidt - Expressions Church, OKC
Rev. Dwight Welch - Ordained Clergy, the United Church of Christ/The Christian Church (DOC)
Rev. Dr. Joe Meinhart - Indian Nations Presbytery, OKC
Rev. Kathy Brown - New Life United Methodist Church, Moore
Rev. David Rose - Mosaic United Methodist Church, OKC
Rev. Rita Newton - Retired, The Christian Church (DOC)
Rev. Dr. Robin R. Meyers - Mayflower Congregational Church (UCC), OKC
Rev. Shannon Fleck - Ordained Clergy, The Christian Church (DOC)
Rev. Deborah Ingraham – Skyline Urban Ministry, OKC
Rev. Dr. Leslie Long – Oklahoma Conference, The United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City University
Rev. Jen Logsdon Kellogg - Quail Springs United Methodist Church, OKC
Julie Conrady - Chaplain, OU Medical & Children’s Hospital, OKC
Rev. Paul Calkin - Wellston & Luther United Methodist Churches
Rev. Jessica A. Maynard – First United Methodist Church, Crescent
Rev. Jessica Dixon, First Presbyterian Church, Norman
Rev. Jim Gragg - Retired, Oklahoma Conference, The United Methodist Church
Rev. Crystal Hughes – Mayfair Heights United Methodist Church, OKC
Rev. Murray Crookes – Angie Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, OKC
Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe – Church of the Open Arms UCC, OKC
Rev. Ruth Atterberry – Retired, Oklahoma Conference, The United Methodist Church
(For more info, contact Rev. Scott Spencer at pastor@mosaicokc.org)
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