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Oklahoma Megachurch Announces Split from the UMC over Denomination's 'Gradual Drift' from 'Historic Christian Mission'

Oklahoma Megachurch Announces Split from the UMC over Denomination's 'Gradual Drift' from 'Historic Christian Mission'

An Oklahoma megachurch in South Tulsa has parted with the United Methodist Church amid denominational division.

Global Methodist Church Sets Official Launch Date following Split from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ Issues

Global Methodist Church Sets Official Launch Date following Split from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ Issues

A more theologically conservative branch of the Methodist Church known as the Global Methodist Church is set to launch this spring following a split from the United Methodist Church denomination over LGBTQ-related issues.

LGBTQ+ Organization Holds Gay History Month Drag Show at Georgia Methodist Church

LGBTQ+ Organization Holds Gay History Month Drag Show at Georgia Methodist Church

A local gay pride organization recently hosted a drag show at a Methodist church affiliated with the Atlanta-based Emory University, which has long supported the LGBTQ community.

United Methodist Group Asks Bishops to Allow Churches to Split from Denomination before General Conference

United Methodist Group Asks Bishops to Allow Churches to Split from Denomination before General Conference

A group of United Methodists is asking bishops to allow church congregations to split from the main organization rather than wait for a formal process at the General Conference.

United Methodist Leaders Urge Churches to End Boy Scout Charters for Now

United Methodist Leaders Urge Churches to End Boy Scout Charters for Now

In light of a recent bankruptcy court ruling about the Boy Scouts of America and sexual abuse claimants, United Methodist leaders are urging their churches to not extend current agreements to sponsor or house local scout troops beyond the end of the year.

Former UMC Churches Announce Merger following Denominational Split over LGBTQ Debate

Former UMC Churches Announce Merger following Denominational Split over LGBTQ Debate

After leaving the United Methodist Church over the denomination's opposition to same-sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ clergy, two former Georgia-based UMC churches have merged into one church.

Prominent Georgia Church Leaves United Methodist Church over Pastor's Reassignment

Prominent Georgia Church Leaves United Methodist Church over Pastor's Reassignment

The largest United Methodist church in the Atlanta metropolitan region is leaving the denomination over the reassignment of its lead pastor.