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Recent content by AlexLL

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    2019 UMC General Conference?

    I would love to go if it was only a little closer. I'm wondering if there will be a public online stream that will be accessible during the conference?
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    Do you mind being labelled Protestant?

    I personally don't know of anyone who would be offended at being called a Protestant, and I certainly don't either.
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    UMC's first openly gay bishop

    Very concerning....
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    Communion too rushed?

    That is the way my church does it, and it really makes it feel like a special and significant part of the worship service. I really love it. I would have the same feelings as you OP, I would not enjoy rushing communion at all.
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    When Christ is Lord

    Beautifully said cavell :amen:
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    What is some "Common Christian Wisdom" that you've learned isn't true?

    I really love that perspective. To me that seems like a much more powerful and meaningful way to see the Word of God. :amen:
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    Happy Birthday Charles Wesley!

    I love the hymns of Charles Wesley. One of them that really struck me this Christmas season that I haven't heard until this year was "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" and it was very moving!
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    Merry Christmas!

    Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!
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    In Wesley's Parish, "The Salvation Army" can be added in these traditions

    I would love to see more Salvationists popping in here :D
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    The Methodist Church and LGBT Rights

    I support the current language in the Book of Discipline, so I would be opposed to any changes. I would certainly be upset if churches would be allowed to perform marriage ceremonies for homosexual couples. A change probably wouldn't make me leave my church, but I can't say for certain. This...
  11. AlexLL

    Pentecost

    Had a great service with a special focus on the Holy Spirit today! Glad to see others had a great day as well. Amen!
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    Being Christian and university student.

    I am currently attending a university, and I can't say I have ever seen blatant hostility towards Christianity in any class I have taken. When discussing topics concerning religion, most professors approach it very respectfully. As Liberasit mentioned, most universities have church and campus...
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    Should we Baptize "with scrutiny"

    Very interesting post Pastor, and I do agree with the position you take. Perhaps having a child baptized can help a family see the love and support that their local congregation can give them or the family draws closer to God through the ceremony? I definitely don't know how common this is, but...
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    Will be visiting a UMC church soon

    Any updates on how it went?
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    Christ Our Strength

    Very encouraging! God bless.