Tim Tennant-Jayne:
Affirmation Co-spokesperson Dies
Reflections
"There are some people that I can sit in silence with a know I have been in the presence of God. Tim Tennant-Jayne was one of those people. Thank you for your quiet, powerful presence. You have taught me much and it has been my privilege to know and love you. Go with God, dear friend." -- Lyn
"I am weeping at learning that Tim Tennant-Jayne has passed away. I can't even adequately express my anger at the United Methodist Church that these saints are passing away without getting to see the change they tirelessly worked for. How many years do they/we have to be dead before an official apology? Tim and Bill made it possible for me to survive the last General Conference. I will greatly miss Tim's fierce and gentle soul. My condolences to all who loved him." -- Joy
"God has welcomed Tim as the U M C never would. The word 'saint' describes Tim better than any. My heart is heavy." -- Diane
"He touched so many lives for the good and the UMC is in a better place today for his ministry. We have lots more work to do before we reach the place that Tim and God would have the UMC to be in today's world." -- Deen
From an interview with FaithforwardMN.com: "Why do you stay?" "This is my church."
Legacy
Tim's generous spirit meant that he put Affirmation: United Methodists for LGBTQ Concerns in his will. He has lived on in our witness to this day.
Obituary:
Timothy Weston Tennant-Jayne, June 3, 1955 - January 5, 2014. Pilgrim; pastor, student, community worker. His humor and wit were matched only by his attentiveness and generosity. Tim's life devotion was the advancement of human rights.
He was an ordained elder in the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and a co-spokesman for Affirmation: United Methodists for LGBTQ Concerns. He received his Doctor of Ministry, visual arts within Christian worship, from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis.
Tim will be remembered for his magnitude of charitable endeavors, including his establishment of Legends Street Ministry and his work with The Advocates for Human Rights and the Rural AIDS Action Network.
He was a longtime activist for LGBTQ rights. A true friend to all, Tim was a conduit of light and love, known for his compassion, nonjudgmental ear and ready wit.
He will be greatly missed by his partner, Bil Ingram; son, Alex Tennant-Jayne; mother and father, Weston O. and Betty L. Jayne; brother, Robert H. Jayne, and the countless others he touched.
Memorial services for Tim were held January 18 at John Wesley United Methodist Church in Hagerstown, MD, and Saturday, January 25 at All God's Children Metropolitan Community Church, 3100 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Affirmation, P.O. Box 1021, Evanston, IL 60204 or online: http://www.umaffirm.org/donate
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His workplace remembers him:
Human Rights Observer (PDF, pg. 18)
SPRING/SUMMER 2014
Volume XXVI, Issue 1
In Memoriam: Tim Tennant-Jayne
The Advocates for Human Rights’ staff, volunteers, and clients are deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague, Tim Tennant-Jayne. Tim courageously fought a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer and died peacefully in his home on January 5.
Tim worked alongside us as receptionist and administrative assistant for six years. He was known and loved by many, especially The Advocates’ clients. His humor and wit were matched only by his attentiveness and generosity.
Tim was committed to advancing human rights and was a longtime activist of LGBTQ rights. He was an ordained clergyperson within the United Methodist Church, and earned a Doctor of Ministry degree a year ago.
In addition to being the first face people saw when coming through The Advocates’ doors, Tim conducted street ministry and was a spokesperson for Affirmation, an organization that promotes LGBTQ rights within the United Methodist Church.
“We miss Tim terribly,” said Robin Phillips, The Advocates’ executive director. “He was a friend and colleague, and always a bright spot in our days.”
To know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived—this is to have succeeded.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Contextual Christianity Blog Remembrance
Tim's D.Min. Project: "A Resource Integrating Visual Elements in Our Worship"