A large congregation in Tennessee voted to leave The United Methodist Church amid the ongoing schism over homosexuality that has divided the largest mainline Protestant denomination in the United States.
A large congregation in Tennessee voted to leave The United Methodist Church amid the ongoing schism over homosexuality that has divided the largest mainline Protestant denomination in the United States.
In 206 years, Christ Church UMC in Southwick, Massachusetts, has survived changes to its name, facilities and membership. After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic however, members voted in May to permanently disband the congregation due to their dwindling numbers beginning July 1 and their pastor decided it was a good time to retire too.
In 206 years, Christ Church UMC in Southwick, Massachusetts, has survived changes to its name, facilities and membership. After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic however, members voted in May to permanently disband the congregation due to their dwindling numbers beginning July 1 and their pastor decided it was a good time to retire too.
In 206 years, Christ Church UMC in Southwick, Massachusetts, has survived changes to its name, facilities and membership. After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic however, members voted in May to permanently disband the congregation due to their dwindling numbers beginning July 1 and their pastor decided it was a good time to retire too.