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Union United Methodist Chuch in the South End of Boston on Jan. 5, 2020.

TEARS OF JOY

United Methodist Church Lifts 40-Year Ban on Gay Clergy

“This morning I cried…because a fight I’ve been in for so long found justice,” wrote one pastor.

Edith Olmsted

BREAKING UP

261 United Methodist Churches Defect Over LGBTQ Stance

Divisions in the North Georgia conference exploded after bans on gay clergy and same-sex marriages.

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Alabama United Methodists Want to End Ban on Gay Marriage

The call comes amid deepening divisions in the United Methodist church over its position on sexuality.

Chris Hippensteel

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TAKING FLIGHT

Haiti Missionaries Made Daring Night Escape From Captors

A group of 12, including an infant and a 3-year-old, walked miles by moonlight to reach safety following a two-month ordeal in captivity.

AJ McDougall

‘BULLIED’

Pastor ‘Relieved of Duties’ After HBO Drag Show Appearance

Though he was not technically “fired,” Rev. Craig Duke faced a “challenging” response from his community after he performed in drag in an episode of HBO’s “We’re Here.”

AJ McDougall

FRACTURE