United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
United Methodist delegates began making historic changes in their policies on sexuality on Tuesday — voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ polices.
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5 developments- Apr 25, 2024Only lean-left coverage:United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ issues
- Apr 26, 2024Only lean-left coverage:United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues
- Apr 29, 2024Only center coverage:United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference
- Apr 30, 2024United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies
- May 1, 2024United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
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6 viewpointsUnited Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference
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5 viewpointsLGBTQ clergy allowed at United Methodist churches after vote to repeal ban
United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies
United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference
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2 viewpointsUnited Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
Methodists move to undo LGBTQ restrictions, embrace liberalized views on sexual practices
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United Methodists repeal bans on same-sex marriage, ordaining openly LGBTQ clergy