United Methodists pray and brace for decision on same-sex marriage and gay clergy
RALEIGH — As the rule-making body of the United Methodist Church gathers in St. Louis to decide whether the church will officially bless same-sex marriage and ordain openly gay clergy, members of the denomination in North Carolina are praying and preparing for a possible split.”I am certainly hopeful for an outcome that strengthens the church and its witness in the world,” said Hope Morgan Ward, bishop of the N.C. Conference, which covers the eastern half of the state. Reached this […]
