Thousands of Methodist churches break away over LGBTQ+

Peter Pinedo, Catholic News Agency

Thursday, June 8, 2023

As the United Methodist Church (UMC) is rocked by disagreement over LGBTQ+ issues, more than 4,000 congregations have officially split from the denomination this year. More congregations joined the growing schism this weekend with 60 leaving in Michigan on Saturday and 250 in Kentucky splitting with the UMC on Sunday.
 

 

 

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