United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues
by The Monitor
The Monitor— United Methodist delegates have overwhelmingly endorsed a constitutional amendment seen by advocates as a way of defusing debates over the role of LGBTQ people in the church by giving rule-making autonomy to each region of the international church. Delegates voted 586-164 on Thursday for the “regionalization” proposal on the third day of their 11-day General […]
WKBN.com—United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates are heading into the homestretch of their first legislative gathering in five years — one that appears on track to make historic changes in lifting their church's longstanding bans on same-sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ clergy. After a day off on Sunday, delegates to the General []
The Monitor—United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates are heading into the homestretch of their first legislative gathering in five years — one that appears on track to make historic changes in lifting their church’s longstanding bans on same-sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ clergy. After a day off on Sunday, delegates to the General […]
Charlotte Observer—United Methodist Church LGBTQ advocate says Charlotte conference is chance for progress. United Methodist Church delegates gather at a conference for the first time since the pandemic and will debate acceptance of LGBTQ people.