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United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
7 months, 3 weeks ago

United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings

NPR  

United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings The United Methodist Church has made a series of decisions to become more welcoming of LGBTQ people. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: We saw major changes this week in one of the largest Protestant groups in the U.S. when the United Methodist Church voted to end its condemnation of homosexuality. DETROW: …

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United Methodist Church votes to lift bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
7 months, 3 weeks ago

United Methodist Church votes to lift bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings

NPR  

United Methodist Church votes to lift bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings The United Methodist Church, one of the largest U.S. Protestant denominations, voted to repeal its ban on LGBTQ clergy as well as prohibitions on its ministers from officiating same-sex weddings. When the United Methodist Church met in 2019 to discuss LGBTQ issues, many feared the church was …

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United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers. “It seemed like such a simple vote, but it carried so much weight and power, as 50 years of restricting the Holy Spirit’s call on people’s lives …

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United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
7 months, 3 weeks ago

United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings

NPR  

United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Carlson/AP Chris Carlson/AP The United Methodist Church, one of the largest Protestant denominations in the U.S., has voted to repeal its ban on LGBTQ clergy as well as prohibitions on its ministers from officiating at same-sex weddings. Delegates overwhelmingly approved the changes, 692 …

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United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies
7 months, 3 weeks ago

United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — United Methodist delegates began making historic changes in their policies on sexuality on Tuesday — voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ policies. The 667-54 vote, coming during their legislative General Conference, removes some of the scaffolding around the United Methodist Church’s longstanding bans on LGBTQ-affirming policies regarding ordination, marriage and funding. United Methodist Church …

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United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies
7 months, 3 weeks ago

United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 667-54 vote, coming during …

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United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues
7 months, 4 weeks ago

United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues

NPR  

United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues Enlarge this image toggle caption David Goldman/AP David Goldman/AP United Methodists from around the world meeting at their General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., have voted on steps that could end the church's ban on LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddings. Sponsor Message By reorganizing the United Methodist Church in this way, it's far …

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United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
8 months ago

United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings

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United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings Enlarge this image toggle caption Charlie Riedel/AP Charlie Riedel/AP Same-sex weddings and LGBTQ clergy are two of the topics front and center as the United Methodist Church opens it General Conference Tuesday in Charlotte, N.C. Elsewhere, the book also prohibits United Methodist clergy from performing same-sex weddings, and it says …

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