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Christianity
On May 1, by an overwhelming margin of 692-51, United Methodist Church (UMC) delegates repealed the longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy. At the first meeting of…
Methodism
It was a storybook wedding in every way—a loving couple, flowers, friends and two officiating ministers who had mentored the couple and were well aware that…
Celebrity
Dutch Football Superstar Embraces Islam; Jewish Telegraph Shares a Tale of Pride of a Ukrainian Jew Living in New York; New Denomination of United Methodist Church…
WRN Editorial Staff
Mar 8, 2022
Politics
Chinese Catholics Occupy Church to Prevent Demolition Priests and parishioners have locked themselves inside a Catholic Church in the Hebei province of China to prevent the…
WRN Editorial Staff
Nov 4, 2019
Christianity
Bay View Association brings an end to its controversial religious requirement. United Methodist Church’s Bay View Association introduced two requirements for people to own cottages on…
Buddhism
Methodists push to expel Sessions from the church A denominational complaint through formal channels was lodged against Jeff Sessions[/tweetit], the United States Attorney General, by his…
Christianity
It said quoting Biblical passages does not offer justification for this harmful act The United Methodist Church (UMC) has closed ranks in its fight against the…
Baptist
Saturday’s deadly attack against anti-white supremacists was during a rally against the remove of a statue of General Robert E. Lee. The Christian community spoke up…
Christianity
United Methodist Church members divided over the issue of LGBT clergy, but Judicial Council votes against lesbian bishop. “I’m in deep prayer, reminding myself of what…
Christianity
United Methodist Church session in 2019 will focus on LGBT inclusion. Evolution in sexuality has led some churches to question whether to include or exclude people…
Christianity
Divide between Methodists over gay rights issue widens as pro-gay rights members protest against church’s decision to remove a Lesbian pastor from her position. The Methodist…
Christianity
The nomination of three openly gay ministers goes against the United Methodist Church’s rules on homosexuality. Three ministers of United Methodist Church, Rev. Karen Oliveto, Rev.…