Category: United Methodist Church

More Than 400 Texas Congregations Gain Approval to Leave United Methodist Denomination

Two regional governing bodies of the United Methodist Church in Texas over the weekend finalized the split of 439 congregations from the denomination. The Northwest Texas Conference in Lubbock, encompassing Lubbock to the panhandle, granted approval for 145 of its 200 churches to disaffiliate on Saturday. In Houston, during a separate session the same day,…


2nd Teen Charged With Killing United Methodist Church Leader

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—A second 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the carjacking and shooting of a United Methodist Church leader in Memphis, Tennessee, police said. The teenager was charged with first-degree murder, carjacking and other offenses after meeting with investigators Friday to discuss the killing of the Rev. Autura Eason-Williams, Memphis police told The…


Over 100 Florida Churches File Suit to Leave United Methodist Church

A schism characterized by documents on “grace through separation” has brought forth a lawsuit. In Florida, 106 churches sued the United Methodist Church (UMC) because it charged them large amounts of money to leave, according to a recently filed lawsuit. The National Center for Life and Liberty (NCLL) represents these churches. The departure price varies…