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News Articles: United Methodist Church

Despite there being official bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings, many local geographic conferences of the church — especially in the U.S. — chose not to enforce them.

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.

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  • Jason DeRose
Virtual worship services announcement at United Methodist Church in Moscow, Idaho. The denomination, with some 13 million members worldwide, is experiencing a major internal rift over same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy.

Georgia Church Leaves United Methodist Over LGBTQ Clergy, Same-Sex Marriage

Asbury Memorial Church in Savannah, which supports LGBTQ rights, announced Thursday that it would split with the United Methodists, becoming the first congregation in the country to do so.

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  • Scott Neuman
Members of Savannah's Asbury Memorial Church pose with a rainbow-painted door that says "God's Doors are Open to All"

Savannah Church Leaves United Methodist Church Over Same-Sex Marriage

Savannah's Asbury Memorial Church will now be non-denominational after leaving the Methodist Church over same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy.

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OST Full Show: Sport Fandoms, Wyandotte Nation Land, New Georgia Voting Machines, Dead Malls

This week held playoffs for both the Braves and Atlanta United, but for the fans it is not only about wins and losses. On Second Thought delves into the...

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General Secretary of the United Methodist Church Global Ministries Thomas Kemper hands Wyandotte Nation Chief Billy Friend the deed to 3 acres of land in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

Atlanta Ministry Gives Back Land To Native American Nation After Nearly 200 Years

An Atlanta-based ministry and a Native American tribe recently came together to fix a nearly 200-year-old injustice.

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