LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings front and center at United Methodist meeting
by NPR
NPR— The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.
TheBlaze—Votes at United Methodist conference may pave way for LGBTQ+ clergy, weddings in US: 'This is God's vision'. As it normally does every four years, the global United Methodist Church is currently holding a general conference to vote on church matters and policy. However, unlike recent conferences, this year's delegates have signaled a desire to revamp the church's policies regarding human sexuality.This year's conference is underway in Charlotte, North Carolina. And while there are still several days left in the conference, delegates have already approved measures that will have a major impact on the...
MYHIGHPLAINS—United Methodists repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy. Delegates within the United Methodist Church voted to repeal their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy Wednesday, showing overwhelming support that contrasts with decades of controversy over the issue.
WWLP.com—United Methodists repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy. Delegates within the United Methodist Church voted to repeal their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy Wednesday, showing overwhelming support that contrasts with decades of controversy over the issue.