A white, male pastor in full robes, addresses his United Methodist congregation. In the background, a choir of men and women dressed in red listens intently. In the foreground, a white, female pastor in full robes listens.

Though #flumc25 has ended, the Spirit of awakening grace is moving on this Pentecost Sunday. Big thanks to @revdoccharlie.bsky.social for reminding us of how the birth of the Church came through the empowerment of laity.

I hereby declare this meeting of the #flumc25 #BSDistrict CLOSED.

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The Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church just ordained our first openly queer Elder and Deacon.

If I hadn't seen it with my own two (incredibly watery) eyes, I wouldn't believe it.

Praise be to God. The work continues.

#flumc25 #umcgc

Something that I could not have imagined just a few years ago… Florida just ordained openly queer people as deacon and elder! Thank you to all who worked to change the UMC discipline so that this day could arrive. Praise be to God! #flumc25

Once again, it’s raining in this auditorium. #flumc25

#flumc25 out here with the best scheme to get a double offering! Jkjkjk

I believe we have been called out, @themattdailey.bsky.social #bsdistrict #flumc25

Just because legislation has passed, it doesn’t mean the scars and venom are gone. — Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson

#flumc25

Ok, we started with water balloons and are ending with a bishop undressing. #flumc25

The Co-Bishop(s) are out of order with this re-appointment. The term is for life! Y'all are stuck with this BS.

#BSDistrict
#flumc25

I could have finished my provisional paperwork by the time the clergy we're seated.

#FLUMC25
#BSDistrict

Co-signed. #flumc25

I didn't know the appointments were broken #flumc25

Bishop @jessicabarberscott.bsky.social and I have consulted with our personnel team (comprised of us) and we've decided we've done yet another exemplary job of presiding over the #TwitterDistrict as our diaspora migrates to the #BSDistrict.

We've reappointed ourselves for another year. #flumc25

Second! #flumc25

Motion to have the GBCS voiceover guy deliver every report at #FLUMC26
#FLUMC25

and a meal can be good news! #flumc25

I am, because we are. - John Yambasu on the Connection

#flumc25

And are we yet on time @wisekris.bsky.social
#FLUMC25

Snacks are the gateway to church. #flumc25

John Yambasu, son of the late Bishop John Yambasu, reminding us of the importance of our connection, shared resources. The fruit of the connection is found across the globe. #flumc25

Diaspora pic next to the coffee stand at 10:10, be there or face the consequences #FLUMC25

CC:
@jessicabarberscott.bsky.social
@flbwyn.bsky.social
@wisekris.bsky.social
@graceannalise.bsky.social
(And others I don't know how to tag)

JY is unknowingly hyping #BSDistrict at #FLUMC25

If you were wondering who had the loudest cackle at Blessed Shenanigans, look no further.

#BSDistrict #flumc25

Thank you John Yambasu, for suggesting BS to mean Blessed Shenanigans. A little more proud to be in the #BSDistrict #flumc25 (and YAY for Candler besties!!)

John Yambasu is making the timekeeper sweat (with the Spirit).

#flumc
#FLUMC25
#BSDistrict
#DigitalDistrict

“My mom could see through my BS, which here means Blessed Shenanigans.” - John Yambasu, #flumc25

Not only did we finish resolutions on time, but everyone got a refresher on procedure and Robert’s rules. #flumc25

I have been resolutioning for many, many years. Never seen one die THAT hard.

#FLUMC25

We’re 2 for 2 on laughing when someone needs a stepstool… still not sure why #flumc25