Discernment

Discernment Team

Tom Goebel (Chair), Pam Brenwald, Marshall Burns, Cindi Cahaly, Will Cotton, Brianna Francis, Linda Honeycutt, Melissa Lackey, Eugenia Taylor.

Discernment Team Objective

Our objective is to educate the congregation on the changes made to the UMC Book of Discipline and Social Principles as it relates to Philadelphia UMC. We will facilitate a fair and open discourse so that members are informed prior to the special Church Conference (date to be determined by District Superintendent Hodge). Our work will be oriented to help members better answer, “What should I know in order to be able to make an informed decision on whether PUMC should remain affiliated with the United Methodist Church or not?”

Discernment Team Commitment

· Providing information in a balanced, fair and transparent way.
· Providing a high-level overview of the topics to the best of our abilities.
· When applicable, providing a list of resources that members may utilize for more information.

Church Covenant

· That a spirit of love, kindness and respect govern everyone’s behavior,
· That each of you be in prayer for each other and our church,
· That we allow room for the Holy Spirit to guide each of us in this process of discernment.