Angie Cox, left, and Joelle Henneman hug after an approval vote at the United Methodist Church General Conference Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
May 1, 2024
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May 1, 2024 11:10 a.m.
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
A group of observers from LGBTQ advocacy groups embraced, some in tears. “Thanks be to God,” said one.
May 1, 2024 11:10 a.m.
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
A group of observers from LGBTQ advocacy groups embraced, some in tears. “Thanks be to God,” said one.