Beth Stroud reinstated in United Methodist Church after LGBTQ ban repeal.

20 years after being defrocked for a same-sex relationship, Beth Stroud was reinstated as a pastor in the United Methodist Church following the repeal of its anti-LGBTQ bans. In a closed meeting with clergy from the UMC's Eastern Pennsylvania region, Stroud exceeded the two-thirds vote requirement for reinstatement. Bishop John Schol of Eastern Pennsylvania expressed gratitude for the church opening up to LGBTQ persons.

May 22, 2024
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