UMC, Global Methodists locked in legal battle over at least 7 Liberia properties: report
The United Methodist Church and the Global Methodist Church are locked in a legal battle over at least seven properties in the West African nation of Liberia.
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UMC's highest court to determine how churches can leave denomination
The United Methodist Church’s highest court will soon determine whether congregations can continue to leave the denomination in response to its progressive stance on LGBT issues.
Number of UMC elders under 35 reaches record low amid schism: report
The United Methodist Church has a record low number of elders younger than 35 in part because of the more than 7,500 congregations leaving over its debate on homosexuality, according to a recent report.
UMC bishop detained in Nigeria over visa dispute amid Church leadership debate
A United Methodist Church bishop has been detained in Nigeria, reportedly over a visa dispute, as he traveled to the country amid a debate over who controls the regional denominational body.
This week in Christian history: First Chinese Methodist convert, Swiss Reformation leader born
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the first Chinese Methodist convert, the birth of Heinrich Bullinger, and John Hughes becoming the first archbishop of New York.
Alabama Supreme Court rules against 44 churches trying to leave the UMC
The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld an earlier ruling against 44 congregations attempting to leave the United Methodist Church over the denomination’s debate on LGBT issues.
Korean Methodists debate cutting ties with UMC after votes allowing same-sex marriage, gay clergy
As the United Methodist Church recently made decisions at its general conference regarding the ordination of homosexual pastors, among other issues, it has stirred repercussions in Korea, where there are divergent reactions among among Korean-American Methodist pastors.
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