Judicial Council
Consecration of gay bishop against church law, says United Methodist top court
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(RNS) But the United Methodist Church’s first openly gay bishop ‘remains in good standing.’
Beliefs
Methodist court sidesteps changes to gay policies
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(RNS) The United Methodist Church’s highest court issued three rulings this weekend that do not change church policy toward gays and lesbians but allow bishops to accept resolutions expressing dissent from church teachings.
Beliefs
Methodist court to consider growing opposition to gay ban
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(RNS) As the United Methodist Church’s highest court gathers for its semiannual meeting in Baltimore on Wednesday, it will confront a growing movement of defiant clergy members opposed to church doctrine on gays and unwilling to back down.
Beliefs
United Methodist high court to consider challenges to gay teachings
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(RNS) The Judicial Council hearings come as at least four United Methodist ministers — including the former dean of Yale Divinity School — are facing trial for officiating at same-sex weddings, and more than 1,500 clergy have signed a statement offering to marry gay couples.