The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
Social Issues

Over 260 Georgia Churches Vote to Leave United Methodist Church Amid LGBT Debate

The North Georgia Conference of the denomination of the United Methodist Church witnessed the disaffiliation of over 260 churches.
0
FacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmail
Over 260 Georgia Churches Vote to Leave United Methodist Church Amid LGBT Debate
The Bible is read aloud at the Utah Capitol on Nov. 25, 2013. Steve Griffin/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP
Chase Smith
Chase Smith
11/20/2023|Updated: 11/20/2023
0:00

In another pivotal moment for the United Methodist Church (UMC), the North Georgia Conference of the denomination witnessed the ratification of disaffiliation agreements for 261 of its churches over the weekend. The conference will still keep about 440 churches.

The disaffiliation vote is a direct consequence of long-standing debates over LGBT issues within the church. The latest tally by UM News shows that this year alone, over 5,000 UMC churches nationwide have voted to split from the UMC.

Chase Smith
Chase Smith
Author
Chase is an award-winning journalist. He covers national politics for The Epoch Times. For news tips, send Chase an email at [email protected] or connect with him on X.
twitter
Author’s Selected Articles

DNC Chair Ken Martin Rallies Democrats in Final Push Ahead of Key 2025 Races

Oct 30, 2025
DNC Chair Ken Martin Rallies Democrats in Final Push Ahead of Key 2025 Races

Democratic Mayors Prepare for Looming SNAP Cutoff

Oct 30, 2025
Democratic Mayors Prepare for Looming SNAP Cutoff

Pennsylvania Democrats’ Voter Registration Edge Shrinks Again

Oct 29, 2025
Pennsylvania Democrats’ Voter Registration Edge Shrinks Again

Virginia Takes First Step Toward Mid-Cycle Redistricting

Oct 27, 2025
Virginia Takes First Step Toward Mid-Cycle Redistricting
Related Topics
Georgia
United Methodist Church
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
Copyright © 2000 - 2025 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.