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UMC conference moves to dismiss Bedford County church lawsuit
Original: UMC conference seeks dismissal of Bedford County church's disaffiliation lawsuit
The United Methodist Church's regional conference has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Bedford County congregation seeking to leave the denomination. The church's disaffiliation suit is part of a broader wave of disputes between congregations and the UMC over departures from the denomination, and the conference's dismissal motion escalates the local legal fight.
Why now: Ongoing splits and litigation between congregations and the United Methodist Church are drawing attention in the region.
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