One fifth of United Methodists schism over LGBT marriage, ordinationOne-fifth of United Methodist Church (UMC) congregations in the United States have received approval to schism from the wider denomination. "I don’t think any of us want to see any of our churches leave," said president of the UMC's Council of Bishops, Thomas Bickerton. LIBERAL MAINLINE UNITED METHODISTS SEE MORE THAN 5,000 CONGREGATIONS LEAVE AMID ARGUMENTS OVER SEX, GENDERHe continued, "We’re called to be the body of Christ, we’re called to be unified. Approximately 6,182 congregations have cut their ties with the UMC as of July 2023, according to the United Methodist News Service. The exterior of Foundry United Methodist Church with colors of the Pride and Progress flags in Washington, D.C.

Source: Fox News July 07, 2023 16:26 UTC