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The United Methodist Church’s “Book of Discipline” bans noncelibate gays from ministry and the blessing of same-sex marriage, but there is pressure within the denomination to change those policies.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

Bishop Lee did not ordain noncelibate gay priests and declined to preside over the blessing of same-sex marriages.

From Washington Post • Jul. 12, 2022

The religious world is deeply divided over whether and how to recognize same-sex relationships, and whether to ordain noncelibate gays and lesbians as clergy.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2014