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  This "church" is an abomination before God. To intentionally and ignorantly treat a young leader, a young man, who's only goal is to become a leader and positive influence upon others....by condoning his REMOVAL and "separation" from Scouting, by having him sleep in a separate tent, and basically behave as a SECOND CLASS citizen is DIRECTLY opposed to the teachings of Christ.
  
  I wonder, if Christ were a Scout, would He have a problem or concern sleeping in the same tent as Steven Palewski? I wouldn't, and nor would anyone I am friends with. Steven is a gay teen, not a PREDATOR. And his sexuality is such a SMALL part of his identity, when compared to his efforts to be a leader, have a meaningful existence, create a world of peace and prosperity for those in his community, and his vocalization for those injured by FELLOW Scouts who have used derogatory terms relating to sexual orientation. THOSE Scouts should be removed, and "separated", not Steven...for THEY are the ones in the wrong.
  
  I am immediately DISCONTINUING my financial aid, donations, and MEMBERSHIP from the United Methodist Church, for your BLATANT support of BIGOTRY, degradation, and abuse of Christian Theology as it relates to Mr. Palewski. Your Church, who REPRESENTS GOD to the mass public, Christians who are hurting, and needing the love of Christ, is what I would classify as an ABOMINATION in God's eyes....for WHERE IS YOUR LOVE? And ANY Christian worth his weight knows that THE word of God, his every message, His every essence, is ABOUT Love and how we LOVE others.
  
  I find no connection to the actions your church has supported with Scouting Group 128 to exemplify "love" of God, community, or person in ANY faction, or manner. Consider the UMC Rolls to have four less members effectively....myself, and family. For I am ASHAMED to call myself a Methodist when someone is treated the way Steven has been in a building I consider sacred and holy!
  

  Added July 17, 2017 by Jarrett Simonds
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  As a long time member at Epworth, I want to welcome our new pastor, Deb Percell. And I appreciate our new starting time of 9:00. I am also looking forward to the upcoming changes as we move to a more blended service. Music has always been a big part of our church. We are a missional church so we have groups working at PADS, Crisis center, Feeding Greater Elgin and many more opportunities. And our big push is to make 1000 Christmas shoe box gifts for the children of Spirit Lake. for many of these kids, this is the only gift they will receive this year. We are truly the hands and feet of Jesus at Epworth.

  Added March 03, 2017 by David Kellenberger
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  I am very proud to call myself a Methodist--we are an active group of Christians, who care for each other and others also. At EUMC we help at PADS, Soup Kettle, Crisis Center, N.Ill. Food Bank. We have also over the years bought 5 ARKS for sending pairs of animals to countries who need them. Quite an accomplishment!

  Added September 03, 2016 by Sandra Kaptain