https://exhibits.gcah.org/files/original/b48917e6fcb1a5f1cbd6f1e3d834249a.pdf 441c5108a70ddcfce2689f25ac6cd4ab Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource California-Nevada United Methodist Review, April 2, 1999 Subject The topic of the resource LGBTQ+ The United Methodist Church Talbert, Melvin G. Description An account of the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource California-Nevada United Methodist Review Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available California-Nevada United Methodist Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Schwarzentraub, Betsy Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This document is made available for research purposes through the Drew University Methodist Collection. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Periodical Bishop LGBTQ+ Periodical