United Methodists grapple with schism as 300-plus churches leave across U.S. The Citizen 3 years ago Splintering of United Methodist Church source of conflict at recent regional conference meetings, as more than 300 churches in U.S. permitted to leave. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Why the debate on whether to leave can be more intense among suburban UMC churchesDateMay 15, 2023In relation toLascassasWith a historic number of churches leaving, why 2022 was so dramatic for United MethodistsDateDecember 20, 2022In relation toLascassasThe SBC will decide if it kicks out churches led by women. Why some are already on their way.DateJune 8, 2023In relation toLascassas