United Methodists Strike Ban on LGBTQ Clergy

After years of disagreement and the departure of thousands of churches, the change passed without debate.
United Methodists meeting for their top legislative assembly Wednesday overwhelmingly overturned a measure that barred gay clergy from ordinat…

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After Schism, United Methodists Vote to Restructure Denomination

The plan would organize UMC churches in four global regions, with each given more leeway around same-sex marriage and other theological issues.
The top legislative body of the United Methodist Church passed a series of measures Thursday to restruct…

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