The Methodist Church, the largest mainline Protestant denomination in the United States, is headed toward a divorce. In early January, mediators from … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Dispute is Pulling Apart the United Methodist Church, After Decades of Argument
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United Methodist Church Announces Historic Split into Separate Denominations Over Same-Sex Marriage
The United Methodist Church will split into a "traditional" denomination and one the supports same-sex marriage and accepts LGBTQ clergy according to … [Read more...] about United Methodist Church Announces Historic Split into Separate Denominations Over Same-Sex Marriage
Alabama Church Will Screen Gay Episode of ‘Arthur’ After Public Television Refuses
A Methodist church in Birmingham, Alabama says it will screen the episode of the children's show Arthur in which Mr. Ratburn reveals he is gay after … [Read more...] about Alabama Church Will Screen Gay Episode of ‘Arthur’ After Public Television Refuses
Gay Ohio Minister’s Ordination Papers, Seminary Diploma Stolen by Someone Who Wants Him Out: WATCH
Reverend David Meredith, the gay, married minister of United Methodist Church in Clifton, Ohio, was the victim of a very specific burglar in late … [Read more...] about Gay Ohio Minister’s Ordination Papers, Seminary Diploma Stolen by Someone Who Wants Him Out: WATCH
Gay Cincinnati Pastor Fights For His Job Following Complaints After He Married His Partner: VIDEO
A gay Cincinnati pastor is fighting to keep his job since he married his partner last year. According to Reverend David Meredith (above right with … [Read more...] about Gay Cincinnati Pastor Fights For His Job Following Complaints After He Married His Partner: VIDEO
United Methodist Church Hierarchy Considers Removing First Openly Gay Bishop Karen Oliveto: VIDEO
The United Methodist Church last week decided to stay a decision on the removal of the denomination’s first openly gay bishop Karen … [Read more...] about United Methodist Church Hierarchy Considers Removing First Openly Gay Bishop Karen Oliveto: VIDEO
45 Rabbis and All 8 Bishops of the Methodist Church Call for Repeal of NC’s HB 2
Religious groups are starting to make their voices heard on North Carolina's discriminatory anti-LGBT law with 45 rabbis and all eight bishops of the … [Read more...] about 45 Rabbis and All 8 Bishops of the Methodist Church Call for Repeal of NC’s HB 2
Parishioners Back Gay Pastor After Michigan Methodists Force Him to Resign: VIDEO
Rev. Benjamin Hutchison, a pastor at Cassopolis United Methodist Church in western Michigan who since taking over in 2013 had quadrupled the … [Read more...] about Parishioners Back Gay Pastor After Michigan Methodists Force Him to Resign: VIDEO
Indiana Methodist Church To Close After Firing Gay Choral Director – VIDEO
A church in Indiana is to close at the end of the year following a mass walkout by members prompted by gay choir director Adam Fraley being forced to … [Read more...] about Indiana Methodist Church To Close After Firing Gay Choral Director – VIDEO
Methodist Church High Court Upholds Defrocked Pro-gay Pastor Frank Schaefer’s Reinstatement
The Judicial Council of the United Methodist Church has upheld an appeals panel ruling reinstating pastor Frank Schaefer, who was defrocked last year … [Read more...] about Methodist Church High Court Upholds Defrocked Pro-gay Pastor Frank Schaefer’s Reinstatement