Methodist Top Court Rules Against Lesbian Bishop

United Methodist Top Court Declines to Immediately Remove Lesbian Activist Bishop, but Makes Clear: “Openly Homosexual and Partnered” People Cannot be Clergy, Bishops Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion & Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, April 28, 2017 /Christian Newswire/ — Today the Judicial Council of the United Methodist Church issued a complex, highly anticipated decision provoked by openly partnered lesbian activist Karen Oliveto Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy

CNN10 – 04/28/17

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Rural issues — it’s about culture

From Wallace’s Farmer:

Roughly 36per cent of Iowans reside in rural areas. Exactly why is this population loss taking place? Should outlying communities throw in the towel? How can we reverse the volitile manner? Ask these concerns in the home; at your town council, college board and chapel group meetings; or during the restaurant.

• What’s occurring with your medical center? What exactly is its security to stay available?