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Dec 18, 2023 · The rupture of the United Methodist Church (UMC) is nearly complete. As the window closes on a temporary plan allowing disaffiliations, nearly 1 out of 4 of the denomination’s 30,000...
Mar 4, 2022 · The Global Methodist Church announced plans to officially launch in May, splitting from the United Methodist Church over LGBTQ rights.
Dec 27, 2023 · One of the dominant Christian denominations in the U.S., the United Methodist Church, is experiencing a major split. Since 2019, more than 7,000 congregations across the country have received...
Jan 5, 2023 · published 5 January 2023. By the end of 2023, the United Methodist Church will be significantly less united, torn asunder by a host of issues but mostly over how to address same-sex marriage and...
Jan 24, 2023 · Nearly four years ago, the United Methodist Church approved an exit plan for churches wishing to break away from the global denomination over differing beliefs about sexuality, setting in...
May 14, 2024 · Last week, hundreds of United Methodist Church (UMC) delegates from around the world sat down to vote on whether or not to reverse a longstanding ban on the ordination of LGBTQ clergy.
Apr 26, 2024 · United Methodists from around the world meeting at their General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., have voted on steps that could end the church's ban on LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddings.
May 6, 2024 · After years of internal division, the United Methodist Church has reversed its 40 year ban on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriage. The issue had become so contentious in recent years that the United Methodist Church lost more than 7,000 congregations since 2019, with many departing over their stances toward LGBTQ people.
Jul 25, 2023 · A recent accounting by the United Methodist News Service shows that about 20% of United Methodist congregations – more than 6,000 – have left the denomination in recent years.
Dec 23, 2023 · The United Methodist Church has what's estimated to be over 5 million members now. More congregations might vote to leave by December 31, which has been the deadline to vote.
