Church in flux: In the US, Protestant denominations try new ideas as they face declines in members and money

PETER SMITH, of Associated Press, reports on how mainline Protestant churches are grappling with the changing religious landscape in the US…
After traditionalist churches left, United Methodist Church may be more – not less – diverse

United States RNS After the departure of thousands of traditionalist United Methodist churches from the denomination over the past five years, it might stand to reason that those congregations remaining in the fold are more progressive and open to ordination and marriage of people in same-sex relationships. But the picture is far more mixed. A […]