But can Via Media approach continue to keep the churches together?

Court says Methodist church may leave denomination and keep its property.

New Presbyterian policy on Israel raises hackles.

Eschewing church discipline has come back to haunt Anglicans.

Seeking a superficial unity, some denominational leaders opt for feelings over facts.

Dissenting mainline churches struggle to retain their property.

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Close vote at July General Assembly maintains sexuality standards.

In its anti-Israel resolution, the Presbyterian General Assembly isn't speaking on behalf of members. A rabbi's opinion.

Church leaders react to talk about division.

It may be time for mainline churches to consider an amicable divorce.

Some United Methodists think their differences are irreconcilable.

What happens when church and culture conspire to ignore the meaning of words.

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African Methodists provide hope to a troubled church.

Disaffected orthodox Episcopalians start new ministries.

There are real victims in the farce that was the Methodist church trial of a lesbian minister.

Denomination concerned about character and conduct of church criticism