OI RUMs
Oregon-Idaho Reconciling
United Methodists

Statement of Purpose

We, the Reconciling United Methodists of the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference, in order to embody "open hearts, open minds, open doors" will:

• encourage churches and ministries to become more inclusive in their day-to-day life, language, witness, and teaching;
  
• provide resources and support to local churches and ministries to help them discuss, develop, and publish statements that proclaim their welcome to all persons, specifically every race, nationality, age, gender, social condition, ability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, previous faith experience, and questioners; and
  
• state clearly that "we are not leaving" the United Methodist Church and that we will find ways to promote unity.

Reconciling Ministries Network    "The Reconciling Ministries Network is a national grassroots organization that exists to enable full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the United Methodist Church, both in policy and practice."
                     -RMN Mission Statement

OI RUMs Purple Ribbon

We were pleased to offer this purple ribbon initially at the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference session in Salem, Oregon, June, 2005. If you were there, you may have worn one. If not, they are still available. The ribbon is quite attractive -- smooth, bright "grape" purple ribbon with gold lettering that reads "I was pastored by gay clergy"; the RMN logo; and "Reconciling United Methodists."

The ribbon is in support of gay clergy everywhere -- some of whom serve in silence, some of whom are able to be open and fully themselves. One or more may have crossed your path -- in your church, in another church, in your education, in your community, in your family.

To obtain a ribbon (or several), send a self-addressed envelope to Deborah Maria at the address below. (Deborah will add the stamp.) We will appreciate your donation of $1 per ribbon -- more if you care to support the work of the Oregon-Idaho RUMs, less if your finances are tight. Wear your ribbon with pride!

Deborah Maria
773 Nicole Drive
West Linn OR 97068

If you are writing a check, please make checks payable to Morningside UMC; on the "for" line put, OI RUMs.

Northwest Links

OI RUMs shared E-mail list
Oregon's Rural Organizing Project
Community of Welcoming Congregations (greater Portland OR area)
Basic Rights Oregon
Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference
Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Reconciling Ministries Network

OREGON-IDAHO RECONCILING COMMUNITIES

Boise State University United Methodist Students
1411Joyce Street
Boise, ID 83713
E-mail: bsuums at cableone.net
Web page: Boise State University United Methodist Students

Corvallis First United Methodist Church
1165 N.W. Monroe
Corvallis, OR 97330-6045
Phone: 541-752-2491
Fax: 541-752-3636 |
E-mail: fumc at corvallisfumc.org
Web page: Corvallis First UMC

Eugene First United Methodist Church
1376 OLIVE ST
EUGENE OR  97401-3960
Phone: 541-345-8764
Email: eugenefumc at eugenefumc.org
Web page: Eugene First UMC

Junction City United Methodist Church
750 West Tenth Avenue
Junction City OR  97448
Phone: 541-998-2622
Fax: 541-998-2633
email: jcumc2 at Juno.com
web page: Junction City UMC

Metanoia Peace Community/United Methodist Church
2116 N.E. 18th
Portland, OR 97212
Phone 503-281-3697 | Fax 503-282-8985 |
E-mail: metanoia at tearsoup.com
Web page: Metanoia Peace Community/UMC

Morningside United Methodist Church
PO Box 3076
(Located at: 3674 Twelfth Street, SE)
Salem, OR 97302
Phone 503-364-5013 | Fax 503-371-2083 |
E-mail: morningside2 at msn.com
Web page: Morningside UMC

Portland First United Methodist Church
1838 S.W. Jefferson Street
Portland, OR 97201
Phone 503-228-3195 | Fax 503-273-8711 |
E-mail: office at fumcpdx.org
Web page: Portland First UMC

University Park United Methodist Church
4775 N. Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97203
Phone 503-289-7843
Web page: University Park UMC

Vermont Hills UMC
6053 SW 55th Drive
Portland OR 97221
Phone: 503-246-1213
E-mail: humchur@qwest.net
Web site: Vermont Hills UMC

Wesley Foundation, University of Oregon
1236 Kincaid Street
Eugene, OR 97401
Web page: Wesley Foundation, University of Oregon

National and Regional Links

Reconciling Ministries Network home page
Methodist Federation for Social Action
United Methodist Church, official site
Beth Stroud's home page
Affirmation web site
Parents Reconciling Network (PRN)
Church within a Church
Reconciling Kansas
North Carolina Reconciling United Methodists
Map of Reconciling groups in the USA
Soulforce
The Institute for Welcoming Resources
Affirm United, Canada
LGBT Religious Archives Network

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