LGBT advocates have tried to change Methodist policy at every General Conference for 40 years. They have failed every time. And they have become increasingly disrespectful and disruptive over time.
If you cannot in good conscience adhere to the policies of a private organization, which were in effect at the time you joined that organization, there is one honorable thing to do: leave that organization. People who won’t respect the rules of the group and won’t leave are without honor.
The UMC long ago surrendered in practice regarding this matter. That their mostly elder congregation did not realize that the church had been altered/infiltrated/revolutionized was clear.
It is over for the UMC. They did not take a stand regarding lesbians in leadership positions so that is now all that exists. Look at who heads up any small or rural church—it is obvious.
At the national level, the church is all communist and nwo on all matters.
No wonder they are a rapidly fading organization.