After a powerful storm brought death and destruction to one of the poorest regions of the U.S. South, United Methodists are helping people in the Mississippi Delta mourn and pick up the pieces.
The discussion over sexuality within the United Methodist Church has caused many congregations to exit. Nearly 200 churches disaffiliated from the North Alabama Conference of the UMC last year. But new congregations were formed.
198 United Methodist Churches left the denomination at a meeting in Huntsville recently. The departures come at a time when differing views on LGBTQ topics have shaken the church.