United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues
The Monitor - 2024-04-25T16:32:37.000Z

United Methodist delegates have overwhelmingly endorsed a constitutional amendment seen by advocates as a way of defusing debates over the role of LGBTQ people in the church by giving rule-making autonomy to each region of the international church. Delegates voted 586-164 on Thursday for the “regionalization” proposal on the third day of their 11-day General […]

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