United Methodist bishop faces trial in August
A United Methodist Church bishop is set to face a church trial in August, though the charges against her have not been made public at this time. Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño — who has been …
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Over 4,000 churches have departed from the UMC this year
Recent data reveals that over 4,000 congregations have departed from the United Methodist Church (UMC) this year due to disagreements over the denomination’s stance on LGBT issues. This data also indicates that approximately one-fifth of …
Following departure from UMC, Texas megachurch forms its own denomination
The White’s Chapel Methodist Church, a mega Methodist church based in Texas, has decided to form its own denomination following its departure from the United Methodist Church (UMC). Last November, the church voted to end …
Company partners with churches to act as EV charging stations
As more and more people in the United States opt for electric vehicles, finding places to charge them remains a problem. One possible solution? Let churches act as a charging station. Charge Enterprises CEO Andrew …
UMC congregation’s restraining order against denomination rejected
An Arkansas judge rejected last week the request of a would-be former United Methodist Church congregation seeking a restraining order against the Arkansas Conference, the statewide body governing UMC congregations. First United Methodist Church of …
Three Arkansas UMC congregations denied disaffiliation
While the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church ultimately voted to allow 35 churches to officially disaffiliate from the UMC during its November special session, three of the churches seeking to do so were …
Over 200 North Carolina churches voted to exit UMC over debates concerning homosexuality
More than 200 churches in North Carolina have opted to exit the United Methodist Church over the Protestant denomination’s debates concerning homosexuality. A total of 249 congregations, which represents around 22 percent of the regional …