Church expelled for non-conforming views on same-sex marriage

UMC Bishops Statement Regarding Judicial Council Decision 1516

The Council of Bishops responds to a Judicial Council decision saying the pastor has authority to decide what services are to be held in the church. Bishops say this doesn't require pastors to hold same-sex weddings.

Church expelled for non-conforming views on same-sex marriage

Hamilton Baptist Church and Canberra Baptist Church expelled over same-sex marriage stance by NSW & ACT Baptist Association.

Hamilton church booted from state’s Baptist association for supporting same-sex marriage

A Hamilton church has been booted from the state’s Baptist association, over its decision to recognise same-sex marriage. Local pastors say it’s time the church progressed – but the association is adamant it’s against the Bible’s values.

AUSTRALIA: Canberra Baptist Church Expelled from Denomination Over Support For Same-Sex Marriage

In a landmark decision highlighting the ongoing divide over LGBTQIA+ inclusion in religious communities, Canberra Baptist Church has been expelled from the NSW and ACT Baptist Association for its support of same-sex marriage and broader inclusive values. The church had been affiliated with the denomination for nearly 100 years, but at the association’s annual assembly […] The post AUSTRALIA: Canberra Baptist Church Expelled from Denomination Ove…

Correcting 3 Misnomers About Baptists

There seem to be 3 misnomers circulating regarding Baptist belief and practice, in light of the decision to remove 2 churches from the NSW/ACT Baptist Association: Freedom of conscience Freedom of association.  It’s a matter of interpretation I have written about these topics at length on other occasions, so I won’t repeat everything here. Nonetheless,…

NSW & ACT Baptist Association Expels Church For Supporting Same-Sex Marriage

In a controversial decision in the ongoing issues facing LGBTQIA+ rights within religious communities, the Canberra Baptist Church has been expelled from its denominational association after nearly a century of ... The post NSW & ACT Baptist Association Expels Church For Supporting Same-Sex Marriage appeared first on City Hub.