Concerning the Rite of Same-Sex Marriage Performed in the Sanctuary
Filed by Elder Thomas Rowley against First United Methodist Church · Nashville, TN · 4/5/2026
The Thesis
On the 3rd Sunday after Easter a same-sex wedding was solemnized in the sanctuary. This is contrary to the Discipline the church still confesses. We ask the trustees for a public accounting.
Scripture: Gen 2:24; Rom 1:26-27; Mark 10:6-9
Witnesses (3/2)
Elder Thomas Rowley
signed 4/5/2026“Present at the ceremony. Photographs on file with the mediator.”
Rev. Marta Vollmer
signed 4/6/2026“Adjacent clergy; I officiated the earlier service that day and remained.”
Beulah Halversen
signed 4/7/2026“Long-time member; the notice was in the bulletin.”
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Public Discourse
First UMC — Trustees Official
5/5/2026The facts as stated are accurate. Our full pastoral letter explaining the decision is attached to the record.
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— Matt. 18:15–17