The United Methodist Church Split In The Dakotas Could Be About More Than Lgbtq+ Rights

Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Argus Leader
Fri, 08/18/2023 - 3:35am

Such splits can be indicative of larger divisions, church officials say.

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