Once the second largest protestant denomination in America, the United Methodist Church lost about a quarter of its members over issues of sexuality. Now, the church is overturning its prohibition on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriage.
The splintering of the United Methodist Church wbur.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wbur.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Defrocked in 2004 for Same-Sex Relationship, a Faithful Methodist Is Reinstated as Pastor usnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from usnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
United Methodists scrap their anti-gay bans A woman who defied them seeks reinstatement as pastor sent-trib.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sent-trib.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.