California-Nevada United Methodist Review, April 2, 1999

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Title

California-Nevada United Methodist Review, April 2, 1999

Subject

LGBTQ+

The United Methodist Church

Talbert, Melvin G.

Description

The document, California-Nevada United Methodist Review from April 2, 1999, reflects the theological, pastoral, and social challenges facing the California-Nevada Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC). A significant portion of the publication addresses the ongoing controversy surrounding the January 16, 1999, holy union of Jeanne Barnett and Ellie Charlton, officiated by 69 UMC clergy in open defiance of church law. This event highlights broader denominational debates over LGBTQ+ inclusion and pastoral authority within the church.

The document captures the fallout of the holy union ceremony and the subsequent filing of complaints against the participating clergy. The controversy underscores tensions between adherence to the Book of Discipline and individual acts of conscience by clergy seeking to affirm same-sex couples.

This document is evidence of the UMC’s ongoing struggle to reconcile doctrinal tradition with calls for inclusivity and justice. It provides a detailed account of one of the most visible acts of resistance to church law on LGBTQ+ issues in the late 20th century, illustrating the personal, communal, and institutional dynamics at play.

Creator

California-Nevada United Methodist Review

Publisher

California-Nevada United Methodist Review

Date

1999

Contributor

Schwarzentraub, Betsy

Rights

This document is made available for research purposes through the General Commission on Archives & History, The United Methodist Church.

Format

Paper

Language

English

Type

Periodical