The United Methodist Church just held a historic vote in favor of LGBT inclusion. Here's what that means for the organization's future By Sarah Maddox Updated on: May 9, 2024 / 10:21 AM EDT / CBS News ...

By reorganizing the United Methodist Church in this way, it's far more likely that its ban on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ clergy could be lifted in the U.S while allowing churches elsewhere to ...

The United Methodist Church says they have the authority to close churches who leave the denomination, but several are willing to put that to the test.

LAKELAND, Fla. — The direction of the United Methodist Church is being discussed at its annual conference in Lakeland this week. “Regionalization” is a big topic this year as the Florida ...

The United Methodist Church overturned its 40-year ban on gay clergy Wednesday, during a meeting of the church’s top legislative body in Charlotte, North Carolina.

United Methodist Church can fight to prevent split with SMU, Texas Supreme Court rules The school sought to leave the church because of differences over gay marriage and clergy.

Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church in Lexington — the largest contributor to the state UMC budget — officially began the process to leave the denomination on Jan. 9, 2023. A Simpsonville church ...