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Gay Rights Dispute is Pulling Apart the United Methodist Church, After Decades of Argument

Scott T. Vehstedt, The Conversation January 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

The Methodist Church, the largest mainline Protestant denomination in the United States, is headed toward a divorce. In early January, mediators from … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Dispute is Pulling Apart the United Methodist Church, After Decades of Argument

Topics: History, Music, Religion, towleroad More Posts About: Methodist Church, Methodists

United Methodist Church Announces Historic Split into Separate Denominations Over Same-Sex Marriage

Andy Towle January 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

The United Methodist Church will split into a "traditional" denomination and one the supports same-sex marriage and accepts LGBTQ clergy according to … [Read more...] about United Methodist Church Announces Historic Split into Separate Denominations Over Same-Sex Marriage

Topics: Religion, towleroad, World More Posts About: gay marriage, Methodist Church, united methodist church

Alabama Church Will Screen Gay Episode of ‘Arthur’ After Public Television Refuses

Andy Towle June 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

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A Methodist church in Birmingham, Alabama says it will screen the episode of the children's show Arthur in which Mr. Ratburn reveals he is gay after … [Read more...] about Alabama Church Will Screen Gay Episode of ‘Arthur’ After Public Television Refuses

Topics: towleroad More Posts About: Alabama, Arthur, censorship, Methodist Church, Mr. Ratburn

Gay Ohio Minister’s Ordination Papers, Seminary Diploma Stolen by Someone Who Wants Him Out: WATCH

Andy Towle May 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

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 Reverend David Meredith, the gay, married minister of United Methodist Church in Clifton, Ohio, was the victim of a very specific burglar in late … [Read more...] about Gay Ohio Minister’s Ordination Papers, Seminary Diploma Stolen by Someone Who Wants Him Out: WATCH

Topics: Religion, towleroad More Posts About: David Meredith, Methodist Church, Ohio

Gay Cincinnati Pastor Fights For His Job Following Complaints After He Married His Partner: VIDEO

Michael Fitzgerald October 17, 2017 Leave a Comment

A gay Cincinnati pastor is fighting to keep his job since he married his partner last year. According to Reverend David Meredith (above right with … [Read more...] about Gay Cincinnati Pastor Fights For His Job Following Complaints After He Married His Partner: VIDEO

Topics: Religion, towleroad More Posts About: gay marriage, Methodist Church, Reverend David Meredith

United Methodist Church Hierarchy Considers Removing First Openly Gay Bishop Karen Oliveto: VIDEO

Michael Fitzgerald May 2, 2017 Leave a Comment

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The United Methodist Church last week decided to stay a decision on the removal of the denomination’s first openly gay bishop Karen … [Read more...] about United Methodist Church Hierarchy Considers Removing First Openly Gay Bishop Karen Oliveto: VIDEO

Topics: Religion, towleroad More Posts About: Karen Oliveto, Methodist Church

45 Rabbis and All 8 Bishops of the Methodist Church Call for Repeal of NC’s HB 2

Andy Towle April 27, 2016 Leave a Comment

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Religious groups are starting to make their voices heard on North Carolina's discriminatory anti-LGBT law with 45 rabbis and all eight bishops of the … [Read more...] about 45 Rabbis and All 8 Bishops of the Methodist Church Call for Repeal of NC’s HB 2

Topics: Religion, Society, World More Posts About: discrimination, Judaism, Methodist Church, Methodists, north carolina, Pat McCrory

Parishioners Back Gay Pastor After Michigan Methodists Force Him to Resign: VIDEO

Andy Towle July 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

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Rev. Benjamin Hutchison, a pastor at Cassopolis United Methodist Church in western Michigan who since taking over in 2013 had quadrupled the … [Read more...] about Parishioners Back Gay Pastor After Michigan Methodists Force Him to Resign: VIDEO

Topics: Religion, towleroad More Posts About: Methodist Church, Michigan, video

Indiana Methodist Church To Close After Firing Gay Choral Director – VIDEO

Michael Fitzgerald December 18, 2014

A church in Indiana is to close at the end of the year following a mass walkout by members prompted by gay choir director Adam Fraley being forced to … [Read more...] about Indiana Methodist Church To Close After Firing Gay Choral Director – VIDEO

Topics: Religion, towleroad More Posts About: Adam Fraley, choir director, Indiana, Indiana, Methodist Church, video

Methodist Church High Court Upholds Defrocked Pro-gay Pastor Frank Schaefer’s Reinstatement

Kyler Geoffroy October 27, 2014

The Judicial Council of the United Methodist Church has upheld an appeals panel ruling reinstating pastor Frank Schaefer, who was defrocked last year … [Read more...] about Methodist Church High Court Upholds Defrocked Pro-gay Pastor Frank Schaefer’s Reinstatement

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