Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked from her beloved job as a United Methodist pastor in Philadelphia. In a church trial, she was found guilty of violating “Christian teaching” because she had ...

Twenty years after getting kicked out of the United Methodist Church (UMC) for being gay, a pastor was finally reinstated. Beth Stroud, a 54-year-old lesbian, was defrocked from her role as a United ...

After 15 years leading the congregation at Howland United Methodist Church, Pastor Matt Darrin and his family are leaving ...

It’s not a stretch to say that Julian Rush lived a bold, unconventional life — particularly for a Methodist pastor from the deep South. In addition to being one of the first openly gay pastors in ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Methodist pastor from Philadelphia, who was defrocked 20 years ago for being in a same-sex relationship, has been reinstated. Beth Stroud made headlines when she was ousted in ...

For many, the schism that has wracked the United Methodist Church seemed inevitable, though it was an outcome few wanted. The departure of a quarter of the church’s approximately 30,000 congregations ...

Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked from her beloved job as a United Methodist pastor in Philadelphia. In a church trial, she was found guilty of violating “Christian teaching” because she had ...

The Rev. Tim McClendon, one of Aiken's most experienced clergymen, is wrapping up his career this month, heading into ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The United Methodist Church lifted its ban on LGBTQ clergy Wednesday, marking a historic milestone in a decades-long debate within the church. For Tracey Rose, Lay leader at ...

Christ Lutheran Church in Jackson Township went nearly two years without a full-time pastor. A decline in people entering ministry has impacted most denominations. The church got creative by bringing ...

A 51-year-old Methodist pastor in Rochester, New York, Rev. Phillip Phaneuf, announced plans to transition into a woman last week. The pastor will now be known as Phillippa Phaneuf and uses she/her ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By DAVID CRARY, HOLLY MEYER and PETER SMITH (Associated Press) Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked from her beloved job as a United Methodist pastor ...