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United Methodists would've met this week to consider a split. What are they doing instead?

By Filings on Mon, 05/18/20
Church & Ministry
United Methodists
UMC Split
LGBTQ Politics

“Many U.S. United Methodist leaders see the delay as a blessing, allowing more time and cooler heads to consider a split. But some have also expressed concern over continuing harm to many in the denomination eager to move on after decades of debate over the role of LGBTQ Christians in the church.” - RNS

Related . . .

Topics: United Methodists, Mainline Denominations, Sexual Ethics, LGBTQ
  • United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference
  • "The people called United Methodists cannot recall who they are, if indeed most of our present members ever knew ... They are no longer rooted in scripture or in any recognizable version of Methodism’s theological vision."
  • Another UMC Conference Delay Prompts Conservative Churches to Leave
  • Diverse Leaders Offer Solution of Amicable United Methodist Split
  • Conservative United Methodist group endorses 'amicable separation' over LGBT debate

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