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Methodist church regrets Côte d’Ivoire's split from the union as lifting of LGBTQ ban roils Africa

Leaders of the United Methodist Church have expressed regret over last week’s decision by the branch in Côte d’Ivoire to leave the union following the church’s decision to repeal a long-standing ban on LGBTQ+ clergy but pledged to accept it

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United Methodist Church Overturns Ban On Gay Clergy

United Methodist Church Overturns Ban On Gay Clergy

The United Methodist Church overturns its 40-year ban on gay clergy, marking a historic shift towards LGBTQ inclusion.

United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings

United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings

Meeting at their worldwide General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., United Methodist delegates voted overwhelmingly to allow LGBTQ clergy and for Methodist ministers to officiate at same-sex weddings.

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United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues

The United Methodist Church has voted to restructure itself in a way that could allow for LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddings.

United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings

The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.

How to deal with same-sex unions? It's a question fracturing major Christian denominations

Reaction among Catholics around the world is sharply divided over the Vatican's recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples

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Why have thousands of United Methodist churches in the US quit the denomination?

The United Methodist Church has been undergoing a major upheaval as more than 7,000 congregations across the country decided to leave the denomination

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California bishop acquitted in first United Methodist court trial of its kind in nearly a century

California bishop acquitted in first United Methodist court trial of its kind in nearly a century

A United Methodist Church court has acquitted a California bishop of all charges in the first trial of one of the church’s bishops in nearly a century

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Congregations leave United Methodist Church over defiance of LGBTQ bans

Congregations leave United Methodist Church over defiance of LGBTQ bans

The largest mainline Protestant denomination in the U.S. is shrinking due to disputes over LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage. About 20% of United Methodist congregations have left in recent years.

Today's Interview: Majority of Kentucky United Methodist Churches disaffiliate from main organizatio

Today's Interview: Majority of Kentucky United Methodist Churches disaffiliate from main organizatio

On the first day of the Kentucky annual conference of the United Methodist Church in Owensboro, more than half of them disaffiliated. A Lexington pastor whose congregation remained in the fold shares his thoughts on what led some to leave and others to stay.

Some worshippers switching congregations amid United Methodist split over LGBTQ issues

Some worshippers switching congregations amid United Methodist split over LGBTQ issues

Thousands of United Methodist congregations have been voting on whether to stay or quit one of the nation’s largest denominations amid intractable debates over theology and the role of LGBTQ people

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