Despite church policy, Methodist bishop won't charge minster for being openly gay
A bishop in the United Methodist Church (UMC) is dropping a complaint against an openly gay minister for being a "self-avowed practicing homosexual."
Methodists in New Directions
March 10, 2014
Methodist bishop: 'I call for and commit to cessation of trials' for clergy who support marriage equality
United Methodist Bishop Martin McLee and Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Ogletree announced that the church was dropping the case against Dr. Ogletree for officiating at his son’s wedding. Furthermore, Bishop McLee said in his statement “I call for and commit to cessation of trials.”
January 23, 2014
Another Methodist Minister on trial for officiating son's marriage to the man he loves
United Methodist minister and former dean of Yale Divinity, Rev. Thomas Ogletree, will be tried by a church council because he officiated at his son’s marriage to the man he loves.
February 14, 2013
Valentine's Day: A Good Day for Marriage Equality
Many may not realize that Valentine's Day has a historic and religious roots that make this the perfect day to publicly call for marriage equality.
October 17, 2011
Methodist Group Vows to Support Lesbian and Gay Couples
Today, GLAAD is assisting in the launch of We do! Methodists Living Marriage Equality.
