A Mississippi congregation that voted to leave the United Methodist Church over theological differences is suing the denomination to retain ownership of its property.
Earlier this year, First United Methodist Church of Louisville voted overwhelmingly to leave the UMC, believing that the mainline denomination has failed to uphold biblical teaching on issues like homosexuality and abortion.
When the UMC Mississippi Conference refused to allow the church to leave with its property, the congregation filed suit.
Winston County Chancery Court Judge Edward Fenwick issued a temporary restraining order against the UMC last week, with a hearing on whether to make it a permanent injunction scheduled for Wednesday.
Scott R. Hendrix, attorney for First Methodist Church, said in a statement posted by local media outlet Winston Web News last week that the breakaway congregation is optimistic that the order will be made…
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