Tennessee-Western Kentucky Reconciling Ministries Network

03/17/2026

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06/28/2025

United Methodists from Belmont United Methodist Church, East End United Methodist Church, Glendale United Methodist Church - Nashville, Grace United Methodist Church, Vanderbilt Wesley Foundation, West End United Methodist Church and others celebrated Pride and marched down Broadway in downtown Nashville this morning to remind everyone that they are Holy, Beautiful, Beloved, and all that God created each of us to be! Happy Pride, yall! 🏳️‍🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️

06/22/2024

Happy Pride, Nashville! 🏳️‍🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️ United Methodists were out sharing the inclusive love + grace of God today in the Nashville Pride parade down Broadway!

03/30/2023

Save the date and plan to join RMN October 13-15th for the 2023 National Convocation in Charlotte, NC. We’re excited to announce that the First United Methodist Church of Charlotte will host Reconciling United Methodists for a time of family reunion, amazing worship, continuing education, and organizing in advance of General Conference.

10/06/2022

Steven Kyle Adair from Glendale United Methodist Church - Nashville and Eric A. Patton from Belmont United Methodist Church, both Reconciling Congregations in Nashville, were guests on WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio's show focused on "The growth of LGBT-affirming churches." Listen in below or where you find your favorite podcasts!

Reconciling Ministries Network

Around Nashville, more and more churches are becoming LGBTQ-affirming. According to the website Gay Church, affirming congregations — also known as reconciling or welcoming — have increased by more than 50 percent in Nashville over the past decade. That reflects a national trend.

07/19/2022

Our hearts are broken. Autura loved the Church, she loved people, and she was passionate about fighting for those harmed by among others, racism, sexism, and homophobia. She never flinched when she needed to take a stand against wrong, no matter how uncomfortable it would make those doing the wrong. She stood up for the least of these, and inspired us all to take a strong stand against evil and injustice in whatever forms they present themselves.

Rest In Peace, dear one. Know we’re all better humans for having walked in your presence.

We pray for tenderness to attend those who loved Rev. Dr. Autura Eason-Williams. Autura died yesterday after being shot during a carjacking outside of her home. She was the District Superintendent of the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference's Metro District.

Autura was a fearless, bold leader in the Church and a strong LGBTQ+ ally. Where others alluded to their support, Autura clearly affirmed LGBTQ+ people and the need to remove The UMC's discriminatory policies. We at RMN are devastated by her death. We lament the senseless gun violence that ended her life. And we send our love to Autura's family and loved ones.