Kentucky Methodist Congregations Seeking Split From Church

Louisville Courier Journal, The Courier-Journal
Mon, 06/05/2023 - 9:41am

The UMC's annual conference kicks off Sunday, and more than one-third of the state's congregations are seeking disaffiliation. Here's what to know.

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