The Jimmy Creech Action Page

On September 14, 1997 the Reverend Jimmy Creech, senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Omaha, Nebraska performed a covenant service for two women. On March 13, 1998, he was acquitted at United Methodist church trial. The story is not over yet....

These editorials links are from a variety of sources. Not all of agree with CORNET's perspectives. For CORNET's view of Jimmy's suspension (now lifted), read our statement in support of Jimmy Creech.

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Action Recommended by CORNET

• Funds are still needed to help cover the costs of the church trial of Jimmy Creech, including the costs of individuals asked to testify from around the country on the behalf of the Rev. Creech. The Methodist Federation for Social Action is managing the funds. We would greatly appreciate an offering or donations from individuals in your congregations. Checks may be made out to MFSA, and sent to: MFSA, 76 Clinton Ave., Staten Island, NY 10301. Please put in the memo bar: Jimmy’s Defense Fund.
• United Methodist Laity, please sign the Laity Faith and Solidarity Pledge (released March 7, 1998). It says, "We publicly affirm and celebrate the integrity, faithfulness, and courage of United Methodist clergypersons from around country who have signed the Statement of Commitment which states, 'we will celebrate rites of union with all couples, regardless of gender, as part of the pastoral responsibilities consistent with the gospel and spirit of Jesus Christ....'"
• United Methodist Clergy, Please Sign Statement of Commitment (released March 2, 1998)
  It includes these words, "We publicly state that we will celebrate rites of union with all couples, regardless of gender, as part of the pastoral responsibilities consistent with the gospel and spirit of Jesus Christ, entrusted to us by The United Methodist Church. See who has signed so far.
• Support the Vision of First United Methodist Church
  We want to raise the funds our church is lacking so that we can continue our important ministries and programs and avoid laying off staff. .. Would you be willing to help? FUMC's full 1996 vision statement is also included.
• A Statement in Support of Jimmy Creech, CORNET, November 7, 1997. CORNET thanks the Reverend Jimmy Creech for a courageous and loving act, one of many in his life. Information about how to write Bishop Martinez and Jimmy Creech.
• What You Can Do, Reconciling Congregation Program

Web Sites of Groups Opposing Inclusive Ministry

Keep abreast of actions initiated by groups who seek to stop inclusive ministry, including same gender covenant services.

• The Confessing Movement, This movement believes that "To "bless" committed same-sex unions as if they were valid holy matrimony would be a departure from the biblical understanding of marriage. Such liaisons must not receive the Church's blessing."
• The Confessing Movement Unofficial News Page, This web site, put together by John Warrener, the same web servant as the Confessing Movement official page, has the most volume of materials and is updated regularly.
• Good News' Response to the Jimmy Creech Verdict, a page of links with statements and position papers opposing same-gender covenant services
• Methodist Explorer This web site says, "It is a shame that the Nebraska Conference could not come up with the needed votes to convict." It also uses inflammatory language such as "homosexual agenda" and asks, "Is the United Methodist Church being assaulted by the homosexual movement?"