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'It's a historic day,': United Methodist leadership reverses 40-year ban on LGBT clergy
The United Methodist Church has reversed its ban on gay clergy, clearing the way for LGBTQ clergy to be appointed as ministers in Houston and across the country for the first time since 1984 ...
27 religious groups sue Trump administration to protect houses of worship from immigration arrests
One of the plaintiffs is the Latino Christian National Network, which seeks to bring together Latino leaders with different ...
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Houston Methodist
The nonprofit organization Houston Methodist has seven hospitals ... It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
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SMU Wants to Separate From the Church but Keep the ‘Methodist’
A contentious, six-year legal battle between the United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University is coming before the Texas Supreme Court today. The controversy centers around who maintains ...
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Houston Methodist, MD Anderson ranked among best Houston-based employers for women by Forbes
a Houston-based nonprofit organization, has seven total hospitals in Texas. The company was founded in 1919 and has a direct affiliation with the United Methodist Church. As of 2023, 76% of ...
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Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It?
The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, reached the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday for arguments. By Ruth Graham The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments on ...