Churches faced with empty pews are fighting to keep their doors open, while former houses of worship are being converted into bars, clubs and luxury condos.

Until then, local churches have the option to discern disaffiliation from the UMC as stipulated under a new provision that was approved during the 2019 General Conference. Under this provision ...

Churches in these regions did not want to see the denomination loosen its rules to allow the ordination and marriage of LGBTQ people. In addition, the study found, some left for other reasons.