Lexington United Methodist Church
171 Old Mill Road, Lexington, AL 35648
171 Old Mill Road, Lexington, AL 35648
Discernment Resources
These resources were provided for the Lexington UMC congregation by the Lexington UMC Discernment Team. On Monday, February 27, the membership of the church voted overwhelming to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. The congregation also voted to seek membership with the Global Methodist Church.
These resources will remain available until the church officially exits the UMC on May 11, 2023. A new website is in work and will be active on the same date.
The Apostle's Creed
The Apostle's Creed
Considered one of the earliest the documents written by early followers of Jesus; the Apostles’ Creed is crafted in the form of a confessional statement of Christian belief.
Articles of Religion
Articles of Religion
The Articles of Religion are the official, historic doctrinal statements of Methodism, as abridged by John Wesley.
What We Believe
What We Believe
United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians.
Confession of Faith
Confession of Faith
The Confession of Faith from The Evangelical United Brethren Church contains 16 articles. They are similar to the Articles of Religion, on which they are largely based.
Video Resources
Video Resources
Update on the
United Methodist Church
9/14/2022 - Lexington UMC
Update on the
United Methodist Church
9/14/2022 - Lexington UMC
Rev. Vicki Cater
Northwest District Superintendent
North Alabama Conference
Disaffiliation, and
The Global Methodist Church
10/23/2022 - Lexington UMC
Disaffiliation, and
The Global Methodist Church
10/23/2022 - Lexington UMC
Liz Bowlin
North Alabama
Wesleyan Covenant Association
Why Stay UMC?
11/13/2022 - Lexington UMC
Why Stay UMC?
11/13/2022 - Lexington UMC
Lisa Keys-Matthews
Northwest District Lay Leader
North Alabama Conference
Athens First UMC Information Meeting - 1/29/2023
Athens First UMC Information Meeting - 1/29/2023
Robin Scott
Lead Pastor - Asbury Church - Madison, AL
Former District Superintendent
Athens First UMC Information Meeting - 2/12/2023
Athens First UMC Information Meeting - 2/12/2023
Bishop Debra Wallace-Padget
North Alabama Conference
Athens First UMC Information Meeting - 2/19/2023
Athens First UMC Information Meeting - 2/19/2023
Vaughn Stafford
Senior Minister - Clearbranch Church - Argo
Global Methodist Church Spokesperson
Point-Counterpoint
Point-Counterpoint
Traditionalist Viewpoint Video Series
Rob Renfroe: President & Publisher - Good News Magazine
Traditionalist Viewpoint Video Series
Rob Renfroe: President & Publisher - Good News Magazine
Progressive/Centrist Viewpoint - Response to Rob Renfroe's Video Series
Adam Hamilton: Church of the Resurrection UMC (Kansas)
Progressive/Centrist Viewpoint - Response to Rob Renfroe's Video Series
Adam Hamilton: Church of the Resurrection UMC (Kansas)
Documentation
Documentation