The schism originated over leadership struggles over liberal churches’ continued defiance of UMC bans on same-sex marriage and the ordination of openly gay clergy.
The schism originated over leadership struggles over liberal churches’ continued defiance of UMC bans on same-sex marriage and the ordination of openly gay clergy.
The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops, ending a five-day meeting Friday, acknowledged the inevitable breakup of their denomination – a schism that will widen this weekend with the launch
The schism originated over leadership struggles over liberal churches’ continued defiance of UMC bans on same-sex marriage and the ordination of openly gay clergy.
The schism originated over leadership struggles over liberal churches’ continued defiance of UMC bans on same-sex marriage and the ordination of openly gay clergy.