ONE Church: Adoption of UMC Social Principles...
ONE Church, St. Luke Chapel, Olney, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Be it RESOLVED; On April 11, 2018, The Church has "Adopted" for Inclusion* in its By Laws and Constitution, a significant portion of "The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church" as follows: ---
"We recognize, embrace, and affirm all persons, regardless of country of origin, as members of the family of God. We affirm the right of all persons to equal opportunities for employment, access to housing, health care, education, and freedom from social discrimination. We urge the Church and society to recognize the gifts, contributions, and struggles of those who are immigrants and to advocate for justice for all. We oppose immigration policies that separate family members from each other or that include detention of families with children, and we call on local churches to be in ministry with immigrant families." - Untied Methodist Social Principles"
...*On Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018 the Birth of The Holy Catholic (Universal) and Apostolic Church
Publicly Affirmed Memorial Day, 2018 May 28 [Third Reading; Ratification].
As an Affiliate of The Christian Church, Disciples of Christ each Church Body is Independent and Autonomous to that end, we ascribe to the Identity, and Design of the DOC Church but embrace Statements and Principles and Practices that embrace our entire humanity.
Therefore, Be It So RESOLVED; Confirmed, Affirmed and Adopted: The Constitution and By Laws of ONE Church, St. Luke Chapel, Olney, Philadelphia shall reflect the changes at the next reading in September of 2108.
Brother Michael, OSL (Rev. Dr. D. Michael Blackie, D.D., Litt.D., OSL)
Chaplain, Convenor Founding Church Planter August 2017)
Christian Community Development Courses
Facilitated By Brother Michael, OSL The Order of St. Luke
Study! Be Ready! Prepared! 2 Timothy 2:15
Syllabus/Syllabi: Rev. Kenneth W. Collins, B.A., M.Div, (DOC) Tools For Ministry OT Studies New Testament Study - Dr. Goodacre Smith's Bible Dictionary Strong's Concordance KJV/NASB Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
"What Is Theology?" Theology 101 - Hillsdale College Denver Seminary M. Div. (Online)
Be it RESOLVED; On April 11, 2018, The Church has "Adopted" for Inclusion* in its By Laws and Constitution, a significant portion of "The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church" as follows: ---
"We recognize, embrace, and affirm all persons, regardless of country of origin, as members of the family of God. We affirm the right of all persons to equal opportunities for employment, access to housing, health care, education, and freedom from social discrimination. We urge the Church and society to recognize the gifts, contributions, and struggles of those who are immigrants and to advocate for justice for all. We oppose immigration policies that separate family members from each other or that include detention of families with children, and we call on local churches to be in ministry with immigrant families." - Untied Methodist Social Principles"
...*On Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018 the Birth of The Holy Catholic (Universal) and Apostolic Church
Publicly Affirmed Memorial Day, 2018 May 28 [Third Reading; Ratification].
As an Affiliate of The Christian Church, Disciples of Christ each Church Body is Independent and Autonomous to that end, we ascribe to the Identity, and Design of the DOC Church but embrace Statements and Principles and Practices that embrace our entire humanity.
Therefore, Be It So RESOLVED; Confirmed, Affirmed and Adopted: The Constitution and By Laws of ONE Church, St. Luke Chapel, Olney, Philadelphia shall reflect the changes at the next reading in September of 2108.
Brother Michael, OSL (Rev. Dr. D. Michael Blackie, D.D., Litt.D., OSL)
Chaplain, Convenor Founding Church Planter August 2017)
Christian Community Development Courses
Facilitated By Brother Michael, OSL The Order of St. Luke
Study! Be Ready! Prepared! 2 Timothy 2:15
Syllabus/Syllabi: Rev. Kenneth W. Collins, B.A., M.Div, (DOC) Tools For Ministry OT Studies New Testament Study - Dr. Goodacre Smith's Bible Dictionary Strong's Concordance KJV/NASB Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
"What Is Theology?" Theology 101 - Hillsdale College Denver Seminary M. Div. (Online)
Supplementary Materials & Resources
Social Principles and Creed 2017 - 2020 (UMC) 2020 Vision for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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