United Methodist Church
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This gay minister is on trial again for loving his husband
Monday, March 12, 2018Because nothing angers Jesus more than love, right? -
First non-binary person ordained in one of America’s biggest churches
Saturday, June 10, 2017This clergy member feels a calling to be a "visibly trans person" ordained by a church that still officially bans LGB clergy. -
Ruling against lesbian Methodist bishop highlights divisions in the denomination
Sunday, April 30, 2017Bishop Karen Oliveto's civil marriage to another woman violates church law that bars clergy who are "self-avowed practicing homosexuals," the Judicial Council said. -
A Methodist bishop is on trial because she’s a lesbian
Tuesday, April 25, 2017Within minutes, a formal complaint was filed challenging her election as bishop as contrary to the church ban on clergy who are "self-avowed practicing homosexuals." -
Methodist minister will keep job after performing wedding for gay couple
Wednesday, September 7, 2016Church rules forbid its pastors from performing same-sex marriages. -
Methodists defy ban and elect first openly lesbian bishop
Saturday, July 16, 2016Church law explicitly forbids a "self-avowed practicing homosexual" from being a church leader. -
Methodists trying to avoid church split over LGBTQ rights
Thursday, May 19, 2016Delegates at the Methodist General Conference voted 428-405 to delay all consideration of LGBT-related proposals. -
Michigan pastor sleeping in tent in support of LGBTQ people
Sunday, February 21, 2016A Michigan pastor has been sleeping outside in a tent for weeks to protest his denomination's stance on LGBT people. -
United Methodist Church body proposes more open stance on homosexuality
Saturday, February 14, 2015Gay clergy and same-sex marriage may soon be allowed at United Methodist Churches under a proposal drafted by the Connectional Table, a respected international body of clergy members and lay people in the church. -
Methodists end case against bishop who officiated same-sex wedding
Tuesday, January 6, 2015A church statement says the case against retired Bishop Melvin G. Talbert is ending with a settlement that the denomination calls a "just resolution."
