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Official news service of The United Methodist Church. Retweets are not endorsements but sharing of news that might be of interest.
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    United Methodist News
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    Jun 18, 2018
    More than 600 #UMC clergy and laity say they are bringing church law charges against U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions over a policy that includes separating children from parents apprehended for crossing into the U.S. illegally. umc.org/news-and-media…
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    United Methodist News
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    May 1, 2024
    In an emotional morning, General Conference has eliminated the ban on “self-avowed practicing” gay clergy. Following the vote at break, delegates and observers sang hymns in joy. buff.ly/4aWEW5D #UMCGC
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    Jan 3, 2020
    BREAKING NEWS: Proposal from a diverse group of traditionalists, centrists and progressives maintains the #UMC but provides $25 million for traditionalist churches to start new denomination. umnews.org/en/news/divers…
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    United Methodist News
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    May 22, 2024
    BREAKING NEWS: Irene Elizabeth “Beth” Stroud’s ministerial orders as a an elder were removed in 2004 after a church trial in which she admitted to being in a committed relationship with another woman. The Rev. Stroud is now reinstated as #UMC clergy. umnews.org/en/news/defroc…
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    United Methodist News
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    May 5, 2024
    "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." — John 15:12
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    United Methodist News
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    May 2, 2024
    A source of heated, often painful, division at General Conference for the past 40 years was removed without debate: The denomination’s ban on ordaining “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” has been lifted. buff.ly/4a4RGG6 #UMCGC
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    United Methodist News
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    May 3, 2024
    A revival of God's LOVE broke out at #UMCGC!
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    United Methodist News
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    Apr 27, 2024
    In the first batch of revised Social Principles approved by General Conference, The United Methodist Church commits to supporting the human rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. buff.ly/4aT0jF1 #UMCGC
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    United Methodist News
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    May 2, 2024
    General Conference delegates supported a revision of the Social Principles that deletes the phrase “the practice of homosexuality… is incompatible with Christian teaching.” That phrase has been part of church teachings since 1972. buff.ly/3QrWn62 #UMCGC
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    United Methodist News
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    Jan 12, 2018
    About 40 percent of United Methodists are from African countries. We at UMNS are so grateful to be part of a multinational denomination. We also thank our African correspondents who help share how United Methodists put faith into action around the world.
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    United Methodist News
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    Feb 24, 2019
    Bp. Ken Carter: "What if separation is never the path to holiness? That division is never the way to revival? If searching for the exits is easier but less faithful ... never having to do with the one who never searches for an exit for us?" #GC2019 #GCUMC #UMC
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    United Methodist News
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    Apr 5, 2023
    United Methodist clergy joined with other Christians at the Tennessee State Capitol to speak out for gun reform legislation and against the removal of three state representatives and the disenfranchisement of their constituents. umnews.org/en/news/tennes…
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    United Methodist News
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    Apr 15, 2019
    We in the #UMC pray for the firefighters battling the blaze at #NotreDameCathedral and all those who hurt to see fire engulf this historic Christian landmark, especially during Holy Week. Also prayers that no one is injured. reuters.com/article/us-not…
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    United Methodist News
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    May 3, 2024
    The church’s top legislative body on May 2 voted to remove the denominational stance that declares homosexuality to be “incompatible with Christian teaching” — language that has been in place since 1972. buff.ly/3JGqDGF #UMCGC
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