LGBTQ+

First United Methodist Church of Austin went through a churchwide discernment process related to marriage equality. On Sunday, July 14, 2019, the congregation of FUMC declared by an affirmative vote of 98 percent, that its facilities are available to all couples seeking the blessing of marriage, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Nearly five years later, the United Methodist Church affirmed this decision at the General Conference that Christian marriage is "a sacred, lifelong covenant that brings two people of faith, an adult man and woman of consenting age, or two adult persons of consenting age into union with one another." At FUMC Austin, the pastors and community welcome the opportunity to celebrate marriages between people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Strong Family Alliance

FUMC Austin partners with Strong Family Alliance as a resource for our families. Strong Family Alliance has a simple mission – to save lives and preserve families by supporting parents and children coming out. Resources are available to help you understand what to expect and how to keep your family strong and safe. https://www.strongfamilyalliance.org/ 

Reconciling Ministries Network

First United Methodist Church of Austin is a proud member of the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN), a group of United Methodist congregations who have adoptedrmn-fcw statements welcoming people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The Reconciling Ministries Network mobilizes United Methodists of all sexual orientations and gender identities to transform our Church and world into the full expression of Christ’s inclusive love. 

As committed disciples of Jesus Christ, the Reconciling Ministries Network strives to transform the world by living out the Gospel’s teachings of grace, love, justice and inclusion for all of God’s children. Reconciling Ministries Network is committed to policy change and the creation of long-term solutions and practices that create full inclusion in The United Methodist Church and our broader society. RMN works for full equality in membership, ordination, and marriage for God’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender children.