Karen Oliveto

UMC’s first lesbian bishop set to retire

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UMC’s first lesbian bishop set to retire

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Tuesday, July 16, 2024 United Methodist Church Bishop Karen Oliveto preaches a sermon at First United Methodist Church of Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 28, 2024, during the UMC General Conference. Oliveto’s election was ruled invalid by the United Methodist Judicial Council in 2017 due to her being in … Read more

Lesbian UMC bishop laments denomination’s ban on ‘queer clergy’

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Lesbian UMC bishop laments denomination’s ban on ‘queer clergy’

Karen Oliveto previously claimed Jesus had bigotries, raised concerns about making Him into ‘an idol’ By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Monday, April 29, 2024 United Methodist Church Bishop Karen Oliveto preaches a sermon at First United Methodist Church of Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 28, 2024, during the UMC General Conference. Oliveto’s election was … Read more