Methodists fear split over same-sex marriage

he Rev. John Hill would rather talk about anything else: Jesus, feeding the poor, helping someone in need.

 

But in recent weeks, Hill and other United Methodist pastors are hearing more challenging conversations re-igniting heated passions over the future of his denomination.

 

“It’s distressing to me that we’re still focusing on minor issues, same-sex, homosexuality,” said Hill, senior pastor of the 2,700-member Suntree United Methodist Church in Melbourne.

 

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