https://exhibits.gcah.org/files/original/0e9704862801281591f153023fec8404.pdf e89e04d00fe6a1eaa4df9e66534b78bb 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 Faith and Inclusion: United Methodist General Conference Opens Doors Subject The topic of the resource LGBTQ+ The United Methodist Church United Methodism Description An account of the resource This article chronicles the historic decisions made at the 2020/2024 UMC General Conference, where delegates voted to lift the ban on gay clergy and same-sex weddings, reversing decades of exclusionary policies. Framed as aligning the church’s actions with its stated values of openness and justice, the decision also included steps toward regionalization, allowing for contextualized policies in response to global cultural differences. This moment marked a transformative shift for the denomination, addressing LGBTQ+ inclusion while also issuing apologies for historical injustices, including systemic sexual misconduct and the church’s role in the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. The article captures a pivotal point in the UMC’s journey toward reconciliation and inclusion, offering insight into its evolving theology and mission. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dunn, Ryan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The United Methodist Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This document is made available for research purposes through the General Commission on Archives & History, The United Methodist Church. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource News Article General Conference LGBTQ+ The United Methodist Church