OKC metro clergy show true Christian values, support LGBTQ+ community

OKC metro clergy respond to the “Nashville Statement." Graphic provided.

A statement of Oklahoma City Metro Clergy in response to the "Nashville Statement"

In response to the “Nashville Statement,” we wish to acknowledge that the practice of Christianity is not monolithic. While many churches in the Oklahoma City Metro may affirm this recent statement, there are also many churches, pastors, church leaders, and faithful members who do not. We affirm the statement from “Christians United” declares: “A new day is dawning in the Church, and all Christians are being called to step out boldly and unapologetically in affirmation and celebration of our LGBT+ siblings as equal participants in the Kingdom of God.”

We whole-heartedly affirm, embrace, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community who are, like all of humanity, created in the image of God. We affirm local churches, denominations, and Christian organizations working for the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons in the life of the church.

Those who have signed the Nashville Statement do not speak for all Christians. The Nashville Statement does not define you or the teachings of all Christians. We lead churches full of people who reveal the diversity of humanity who welcome and support you in your own faith journey.

Rev. Scott Spencer - Mosaic United Methodist Church, OKC

Rev. Jeni Markham Clewell - Mosaic United Methodist Church, OKC

Rev. Trina Bose North - Crown Heights United Methodist Church, OKC

Rev. Neill C. Coffman - Expressions Church, OKC

Rev. Jenny Archer - Expressions Church, OKC

Rev. Kayla Bonewell - Church of the Open Arms & Cathedral of Hope, OKC

Rev. David Wheeler - The Federated Church, Weatherford

Rev. Bryan Tener - Grace United Methodist Church, OKC

Rev. Trey Witzel -First United Methodist Church, Edmond

Rev. Lori Walke - Mayflower Congregational Church UCC, OKC

Rev. Dr. Matt Meinke - Indian Nations Presbytery, OKC

Rev. Dr. Mark Davies – Oklahoma Conference, The United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City University

Rev. Richard Mize - Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), OKC

Rev. Dr. Grayson Lucky - Retired, Oklahoma Conference, United Methodist Church

Rev. Jeannie Himes - St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, Norman

Rev. Jesse Jackson - East 6th Street Christian Church, OKC

Rev. Don Heath - Trinity Christian Church, Edmond

Rev. Mary Heath - Trinity Christian Church, Edmond

Fr. Corey Gregory Hidlebaugh - Holy Spirit Church, OKC

Rev. William F. Todd -Retired, Oklahoma Conference, United Methodist Church

Rev. Kirsten Baer - Grace Church- Episcopal, Yukon

Rev. Tim Baer - Grace Church- Episcopal, Yukon

Rev. Gregory Stewart - First Unitarian Church, OKC

Rev. Maggie Ball - Mosaic United Methodist Church, OKC

Rev. Tony Zahn - Mosaic United Methodist Church, OKC

Rev. Jeremy Basset - Wesley United Methodist Church, OKC

Rev. David Severe - Retired, Oklahoma Conference, The United Methodist Church

Rev. Marla Lobo - Wesley United Methodist Church, OKC

Rev. Stephen Schmidt - Expressions Church, OKC

Rev. Dwight Welch - Ordained Clergy, the United Church of Christ/The Christian Church (DOC)

Rev. Dr. Joe Meinhart - Indian Nations Presbytery, OKC

Rev. Kathy Brown - New Life United Methodist Church, Moore

Rev. David Rose - Mosaic United Methodist Church, OKC

Rev. Rita Newton - Retired, The Christian Church (DOC)

Rev. Dr. Robin R. Meyers - Mayflower Congregational Church (UCC), OKC

Rev. Shannon Fleck - Ordained Clergy, The Christian Church (DOC)

Rev. Deborah Ingraham – Skyline Urban Ministry, OKC

Rev. Dr. Leslie Long – Oklahoma Conference, The United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City University

Rev. Jen Logsdon Kellogg - Quail Springs United Methodist Church, OKC

Julie Conrady - Chaplain, OU Medical & Children’s Hospital, OKC

Rev. Paul Calkin - Wellston & Luther United Methodist Churches

Rev. Jessica A. Maynard – First United Methodist Church, Crescent

Rev. Jessica Dixon, First Presbyterian Church, Norman

Rev. Jim Gragg - Retired, Oklahoma Conference, The United Methodist Church

Rev. Crystal Hughes – Mayfair Heights United Methodist Church, OKC

Rev. Murray Crookes – Angie Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, OKC

Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe – Church of the Open Arms UCC, OKC

Rev. Ruth Atterberry – Retired, Oklahoma Conference, The United Methodist Church

(For more info, contact Rev. Scott Spencer at pastor@mosaicokc.org)

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