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United Methodists would've met this week to consider a split. What are they doing instead?

By Filings on Mon, 05/18/20
Church & Ministry
United Methodists
UMC Split
LGBTQ Politics

“Many U.S. United Methodist leaders see the delay as a blessing, allowing more time and cooler heads to consider a split. But some have also expressed concern over continuing harm to many in the denomination eager to move on after decades of debate over the role of LGBTQ Christians in the church.” - RNS

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