Answer #1 (Stay UMC)
It would not be reasonable or appropriate to make decisions based on speculation as to what might or might not happen in 2024 or 2028. Our Senior Pastor says he plans to uphold the covenant he made when he was first ordained in 1995. After almost 30 years as a pastor in the UMC Cory, sees a bright future ahead for the UMC and Auburn UMC as we seek to live into our mission to “Love God, Love Neighbor, and Make passionate disciples of Jesus Christ.” As he has often stated, “The UMC is not a perfect denomination and yet, the UMC is the best example of denomination that offers space available for traditionalist, centrist, and progressive expressions of faith to come together in worship at the table of Jesus Christ.” We see this openness at AUMC when we think of our “Big Tent” church and the variety of Sunday School classes, Bible Studies, and mission outreach opportunities offered to the community.