Churches defection from Methodist denomination continues at a rapid pace.
According to multiple reports, the vote brings the number of churches in the Alabama-West Florida district from slightly more than 500 to 318.
The religious break comes as congregations split from the UMC amid differences regarding social issues like same-sex marriage and the role of gays in church leadership. Not on the list is Harvest of Dothan, a congregation embroiled in a highly publicized lawsuit it filed against denominational leaders.
A Houston County judge recently sided with Harvest after UMC leadership asked for the lawsuit’s dismissal.
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