The Disunited Methodist Church: As congregations leave the denomination over disagreements about LGBTQ inclusion and the interpretation of Scripture, one East Texas community has been rent asunder.

The article reports on a significant event in Mabank, Texas, where the local congregation of the United Methodist Church voted to disaffiliate from the denomination due to disagreements over LGBTQ inclusion and biblical interpretations. This decision reflects a broader trend within the United Methodist Church, with thousands of congregations across the country making similar choices, leading to significant divisions and challenges in the church community.