United Methodists repeal their church's ban on LGBTQ clergy
United Methodist delegates removed a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.
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United Methodist delegates removed a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.
United Methodist delegates began making historic changes in their policies on sexuality — voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ policies.
United Methodists Begin to Reverse Longstanding Anti-LGBTQ Policies
United Methodist delegates began making historic changes in their policies on sexuality — voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ policies.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates began making historic changes in their policies on sexuality on Tuesday — voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ policies. The delegates voted to delete mandatory penalties for conducting same-sex marriages and to remove their denomination’s bans on considering LGBTQ candidates for ministry and on funding […]