Lawsuit Alleges Several United Methodist Churches Failed to Report Identified Abuse – Guest Commentary
Allegations Against United Methodist Churches Regarding Sexual Abuse Response The complexities of church life are well-known. It’s a crucial part of many people’s well-being, yet sometimes, the individuals within those communities don’t quite reflect the ideals we hold dear. One area that merits reflection is the response of the church when it comes to serious […]
Methodist pastor tells congregation he is ‘transitioning’ and stops pretending to be a man, puts on a wig
Pastor’s Gender Transition Announcement Surprises Congregation The pastor of North Chile United Methodist Church in upstate New York has announced a significant personal change that has left his congregation taken aback. He revealed plans to live full-time as a woman and to take medications associated with this transition. Rev. Philip Phaneuf, 51, who previously sported […]
United Methodist Church loses more than 1 million members in single day when group takes stand for ‘God and His word’
Last week, the United Methodist Church lost more than one million members in one fell swoop. The United Methodist Church has banned LGBT clergy and Repeal the ban on same-sex marriageUnited Methodist Church of Côte d’Ivoire Voted He will leave UMC on May 28th. “This is not an emotional issue, but an issue of immutable […]
United Methodist Church REJECTS God’s Word for LGBTQ
A few years ago, there was a split in the United Methodist Church over the question of whether the church should be “gay affirming.” “It also has something to do with gay clergymen, who are openly gay and who treat homosexuality and same-sex relationships as something so-called sacred, normal and respectable, no different from actual […]
African Methodists take a stand for biblical marriage after United Methodist Church adopts pro-LGBT measures
A group of African Methodists issued a statement last week supporting Orthodox Christian teachings on sexual ethics. Last week, the United Methodist Church joined other progressive denominations in the United States in rescinding bans on LGBT clergy, same-sex marriage, and practicing LGBT members in its General Conference. United Methodist pastors can now openly practice an […]
United Methodist Church abolishes LGBTQ ban, ‘last of the major mainline groups to liberalize’
United Methodist delegates lifted the denomination’s half-century-old ban on gay clergy and same-sex marriage in just a few days. But when asked at a press conference about the lightning speed of change, Pastor Effie McAvoy took a longer view. “Oh, it didn’t take days, honey,” she said. United Methodist Church votes to lift ban on […]
Votes at United Methodist conference may pave way for LGBTQ+ clergy, weddings in US: ‘This is God’s vision’
As usually happens every four years, the worldwide United Methodist Church is currently holding a general conference to vote on church issues and policies. But unlike recent conferences, this year’s delegates have indicated a desire to review the church’s policies regarding human sexuality. This year’s conference will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. And although […]
Retired United Methodist Church leader caught on video writing what Jewish woman says is swastika on box outside her door
A former leader of the Los Angeles-area United Methodist Church was videotaped late last year writing what a Jewish woman said was a swastika on a box outside his door. What are the details? KCAL TV reported. Leah Grossman confronted her neighbor Mark Nakagawa on Dec. 5 at about 10:15 p.m., just seconds after he […]
Methodist pastor accused of dealing meth out of rectory
A Methodist pastor in Connecticut is accused of trafficking methamphetamine from his church’s parsonage, police said. Herbert Miller, 63, a pastor at the Woodbury United Methodist Church, was arrested Friday after police were alerted to allegations of the pastor’s moonlighting, which was reminiscent of a “Breaking Bad” plot. A pastor resembling Walter White was arrested […]
Methodist Church Of Great Britain Labels ‘Wife’ And ‘Husband’ Terms As Offensive
(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) OAN's Brooke Mallory2:40pm – Monday, January 1, 2023 To avoid making assumptions that are not “the reality for many people,” the British Methodist Church has asked pastors, deacons and elders to stop using “derogatory” terms such as “husband” and “wife.” I called out. advertisement The Methodist Church has revised its […]