As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future
Afro - 2024-04-29T21:00:00.000Z

The United Methodist Church is facing a potential schism in Africa, where half of its members live, due to disagreements on sexuality and theology, and some are calling for regional conferences to disaffiliate.

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