SMU fights to break away from United Methodist Church

SMU fights to break away from United Methodist Church after LGBTQ schisms
Southern Methodist University in Dallas and the United Methodist Church are set to deliver oral arguments in the Texas Supreme Court on Jan. 15.
SMU’s bid to split from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ+ rights heads to Texas Supreme Court
A multi-year fight over whether Southern Methodist University can separate itself from the United Methodist Church is heading to Texas’ highest court this month.
Here's when the Texas Supreme Court will hear case on SMU's bid to break with United Methodist Church
The Texas Supreme Court set oral arguments in the case of SMU and the United Methodist Church's South Central Jurisdictional Conference for this month.
Trumbull site, once home to Long Hill United Methodist, to house church that had been at synagogue
The congregation of the Long Hill United Methodist Church on Main Street found a new home at Nichols United Methodist Church. Now the empty building is the latest home for a Bridgeport church that's never had a space all its own.
Chinchilla United Methodist Church to close
For many years, the bell ringing in the Chinchilla United Methodist Church steeple signaled the start of worship services.
Epworth United Methodist Church to close after 130 years of service
The historic Epworth United Methodist Church in downtown Norfolk is set to close in January after 130 years of service.
Texas Supreme Court to hear arguments later this month in SMU's bid to split from church
The Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments to decide if SMU's Board of Trustees can alter the university's articles of incorporation with approval from the United Methodist Church. The church sued the university in 2019 after SMU's board of trustees voted to split from the church without approval from the South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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Second Church Burglarized In Northern Christian County
A second church has been found burglarized in Northern Christian County Saturday morning. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies ...
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Feed my sheep: Won Un and members of Central United Methodist provide valuable food ministry in Staunton
What began in a single closet has grown to several food pantries and a mobile delivery service at Staunton's Central United ...
NC Court of Appeals finds error in dismissal of Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church suit
The NC Court of Appeals found errors in dismissing several Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church claims against the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church related to breach of ...
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Violence, funding battles, suspension: What to know about rising tensions for UMC in Africa
Conflict in Nigeria between supporters of remaining in the UMC and those seeking to leave precedes a deadly clash killing three and injuring 10, and homes set ablaze. UMC bishops and finance ...
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North Carolina Court of Appeals makes ruling of Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church lawsuit
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has made a ruling on dispute between a church in Wilmington and its denomination over the ...
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Grace United Methodist Church holds Christmas Eve Service
Some people in North Augusta spent Christmas Eve marking the birth of Jesus Christ. Grace United Methodist Church ...
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Members of local church reflect on special connection to President Jimmy Carter
Members of Saint Paul's United Methodist Church in Tallahassee share their unforgettable experience attending Sunday school at President Carter’s church in Plains, Georgia.
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Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in need of winter clothes ahead of cold snap
The Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is asking for volunteers and donations ahead of next week's cold front. Posted: January ...