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Human Sexuality

Text about sexuality is highlighted on pages of the Book of Discipline. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

The United Methodist Church affirms “that sexuality is God’s good gift to all persons” in the denomination’s Social Principles. At the 2016 General Conference, the Council of Bishops proposed that a commission review every paragraph of the Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality.

In February 2019, delegates to the Special Session of General Conference voted to uphold the church’s statements about homosexuality, same-sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ persons. We invite you to learn more about this topic.
Protestors in support of LGBTQ clergy line the entryway to the 2016 United Methodist General Conference May 18 in Portland, Ore. Many wore or carried clergy stoles of defrocked clergy.
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Ask The UMC-FAQs

What is the Church's position on homosexuality?

The United Methodist Church has a long history of differing views about homosexuality. Ask The UMC explains the current positions.

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Educating ourselves with a variety of viewpoints and seeking to create a space for understanding is key to loving one another. A collection of books written by United Methodist leaders and laypersons seeks to inform the LGBTQ conversation. Photo by Clay Banks by Unsplash
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Ways We Grow

UM books to inform the LGBTQ conversation

A collection of books written by United Methodist leaders and laypersons seeks to inform the LGBTQ conversation.

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