Love UMC, in Baytown, Texas, was born out of a sudden need for a United Methodist witness in a city that was once well served. Right now, they are a scrappy new church start that first met in a decked out barn and now meets at a local college and various locations around the community. At the core of their vision is an inclusive theology that leverages the power of diversity. Suburbs and suburban churches can quickly become tiny boxes of conformity and uniformity. Love UMC strikes out in a totally different direction. What if every kind of person could find a home in a church?
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