While many predicted that there would be schism within the United Methodist Church following a recent General Conference vote affirming the denomination’s stance against homosexuality and gay marriage, it may not be coming just yet, according to pro-LGBT groups.
Jan Lawrence, executive director of the Reconciling Ministries Network, which has hundreds of churches affiliated with them, told The Christian Post that leaving the denomination is not being considered.
“We do not know of any churches currently discussing exit. We are encouraging our churches not to discuss leaving at this point,” explained Lawrence.
Bridget Cabrera, executive director of the Methodist Federation for Social Action, another pro-LGBT group, told CP that she has found many churches her organization has ties with are saying they will “dissent” from the plan and “continue to welcome everyone.”...
