September 25, 2013
United Methodist high court to hear challenge to ban on LGBT ministry
GLAAD has been working with several United Methodist organizations calling for full inclusion for LGBT people.
United Methodist Church
June 13, 2013
United Methodists could rescue Scout troops after Southern Baptists kick them out
Two denominations have very different views on a the Boy Scouts of America's vote on dropping the gay Scout ban. While the Southern Baptists may be abandoning the program, the United Methodist Church is ready to step up.
June 7, 2013
Take action now! #StandWithMaryAnn
Take action to help support a candidate for ministry in the United Methodist Church. In breaking news, Mary Ann Kaiser was removed from the ordination process by the Southwest Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church for her sexual orientation.
May 14, 2013
Snapshots of our Work
Wonder what we’re up to at GLAAD? Be sure to check out GLAAD Blog each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment and online media.
May 6, 2013
United Methodist minister put on trial for performing the wedding of his son.
The United Methodist Church is gearing up for another marriage equality trial.
February 5, 2013
Boy Scout Leadership Recognizes Religious Support for Dropping Gay Scout Ban
National Boy Scouts of America (BSA) leadership have communicated to local and regional that some of the biggest religious organizations with the most Boy Scout charters have come out in support of policy change.
February 4, 2013
United Methodist Church Leaders Call on the Boy Scouts to Drop the Ban on Gay Scouts
Leaders of two United Methodist agencies — United Methodist Men and United Methodist Board of Church and Society — have joined the chorus of people and organizations calling for the Boy Scouts to drop its ban on gay scouts and leaders.
January 10, 2013
Illinois Methodist Bishop Speaks Out For Marriage Equality Bill
Illinois Bishop Sally Dyck spoke out today in support of marriage equality, just as her state is expected to address a bill on the issue.
November 17, 2012
Guest Post: Being the Spouse of a Trans Clergy Man
Deborah Weekley shares her story as a part of Transgender Awareness Week about her life and relationship with her husband, the Rev. David Weekley.
August 27, 2012
Bishop Targeted for Leading the United Methodist Church Toward LGBT Inclusion
Bishop Melvin Talbert stood in front of a crowd of about 200 supporters of full inclusion on May 4 and called for United Methodists to join him in performing pastoral duties to gay and lesbian people, including enacting marriages. Bishop Talbert’s call for what he called “An Act of Biblical Obedience” has now resulted in letters from opponents of LGBT equality asking the United Methodist Church to censure Bishop Talbert. A handful of other bishops who stood with Bishop Talbert have also been targeted by the anti-LGBT group.
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